Lumber And Related Basic Wood Materials

PSC Category 5510 encompasses lumber and related basic wood materials, covering a diverse range of wood products essential for construction, infrastructure, and maintenance projects across federal agencies. This category includes various lumber types such as softwood, hardwood, plywood, timber, poles, and specialized wood products like treated lumber, cedar shakes, and engineered wood materials. The products are utilized in applications ranging from construction and facilities maintenance to specialized military, maritime, and infrastructure projects.

Federal Contract Awards in this category predominantly involve delivery orders and purchase orders for lumber materials, with values typically ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 and performance periods spanning several months. Frequently awarded entities include Progressive Services Corp, S & S Forest Products, Sherwood Lumber Corp, and Superior Wood Products. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment division emerges as a primary contracting agency, with many awards supporting military construction and maintenance needs. Most awards are not set aside, indicating full and open competition, though some are designated for small businesses. Common places of performance include military bases, naval facilities, and federal correctional complexes across the United States, particularly in states like Florida, Texas, and California.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities demonstrate a wide spectrum of lumber-related requirements across various federal agencies. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, and Department of Energy have solicited opportunities for timber sales, construction materials, utility poles, and specialized wood products. Requirements include everything from cedar shakes for roof rehabilitation to wood poles for electrical infrastructure, composite decking for national seashores, and timber for crane decking. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with performance locations spanning multiple states including North Dakota, Minnesota, Vermont, and California. Typical solicitations seek specific grades, treatments, and dimensions of lumber, with delivery timelines ranging from 30 to 120 days and evaluation criteria focusing on technical compliance, pricing, and past performance.