Timber

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, through Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is seeking to procure oak timber lumber with specific dimensions of 8 inches height by 16 inches width by 56 inches length. The timber must meet strict quality standards, including square-edged, straight construction with no visible loose defects and a moisture content ranging from green to partially air-dried. Key contract requirements include specialized packaging on pallets with steel strapping and paraffin end coating, installation of spacers between wood pieces to prevent decay, and waterproof sheeting coverage to protect against rainwater and seawater damage during transportation. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price supply contract under FAR Part 12 Commercial and Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with delivery required to U.S. Naval Base Yokosuka Japan or Det Sasebo Japan on or before August 31, 2026. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 4, 2026, with a deadline of March 19, 2026 for interested parties to express capability, and the formal solicitation is anticipated to be distributed to at least three small businesses on or about March 20, 2026, with proposals due March 26, 2026.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. The government seeks to procure 1,350 individual timber pieces to meet the stated specifications. No incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. All prospective offerors must register their interest with the contracting officer and monitor the Beta SAM website for solicitation documents and any subsequent amendments, as the government will not accept telephone or fax requests and will not distribute hard-copy solicitations. The delivery location being a U.S. military installation in Japan indicates this timber is intended for military construction or maintenance purposes in the Pacific region.