2026 MCAS BEAUFORT Pay-As-Cut TIMBER SALE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a "Pay-As-Cut" timber sale at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina. The sale involves the purchase and removal of timber located on MCAS Beaufort, including the Mainside area, Laurel Bay military housing area, and other AICUZ properties. The purpose is to expedite timber harvest for construction projects and/or silvicultural work, especially in areas with short completion times or logistical difficulties.

• Harvesting of designated timber within specified boundaries.

• Adherence to Utilization Standards for various timber products (Pine Saw Timber, Pine Chip & Saw, Pine Pulpwood, Hardwood Saw Timber, Hardwood Pulpwood, Pine/Hdwd Clean Chips, Pine/Hdwd Fuel Chips).

• Compliance with Performance Specifications, including cutting, utilization, removal of temporary facilities, sanitation, slash disposal, and protection of streams, soil, and environmental resources.

• Strict adherence to Government Safety Requirements, including accident prevention, hazard analysis, and specific regulations.

• Contract Type: Pay-As-Cut with firm-fixed unit prices.

• Period of Performance: All work must be completed prior to December 31, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but determined by the highest total bid price based on unit prices.

• Performance Bond: $15,000.00 required from the successful Purchaser within 30 days of award.

• Bid Security: $5,000.00 bid bond (Irrevocable Letter of Credit) required with bid submission.

• Proposal Submission: Sealed bids due by 2:00 P.M. local time on June 1, 2026.

• Bid Opening: Publicly at 2:00 P.M. local time on June 1, 2026, at FEAD Beaufort, MCAS Beaufort, Building 616 Public Works, Beaufort, SC 29904.

• Evaluation Criteria: The contract will be awarded to the responsible Purchaser with the highest bid. Unit prices must meet or exceed the Government estimate unit price for each product; a lower unit price will result in bid rejection.

• Key Deadlines: Bid due date is June 1, 2026. Contract completion date is December 31, 2027.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned. Bidders must be responsible and meet all requirements.

• All questions regarding specifications must be submitted at least three (3) days before bid opening.

• Interpretations or modifications will be made by amendment only.

• The location of the timber is identified by map (included in the document).

• Bidders must comply with all installation regulations, including gate access, citizenship, security, and working hours.

• Specific prohibitions include smoking (except in designated areas), firearms, explosives, alcohol, illegal substances, hunting, trapping, and fishing.

• Environmental Management System (EMS) training is required.

• Protection of cultural resources and endangered species is mandated.

• Hazardous materials and waste containment procedures must be followed.

• Export restrictions do not apply.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an Invitation For Bid (IFB) for the FY26 Beaufort, MCAS Beaufort Pay-As-Cut Timber Sale (Contract No. N40085-26-RP-00158). The sale involves the purchase and removal of timber located on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. It is designed for construction projects and/or silvicultural work, characterized as a pay-as-cut timber sale with a firm-fixed unit price.

• Purchase and removal of timber.

• Work to be completed as set forth in the IFB Document.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed unit price.

• Sale is per unit/ton.

• Bids are due no later than 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 1, 2026.

• Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled "SEALED BID, Timber Sale, N40085-26-RP-00158".

• Bids should be addressed to FEAD Beaufort, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Building 616 Public Works, Beaufort, SC 29904.

• Bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the office of NAVFAC MIDLANT-FEAD, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, Building 616, Beaufort, SC, 29904.

• Not specified in this document; refer to the IFB.

• Inspection of the timber offered for sale and removal is invited and strongly encouraged. Interested parties may arrange inspection by contacting Mr. Gary Herndon at (843) 228-7464.

• Refer to the Invitation For Bid (IFB) for additional information and attached documents.

• For questions, contact Mr. Gary Herndon, Natural Resources Manager, at (843) 228-7464 or Joseph Howren, Realty Specialist, at (804) 513-6679.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 114 (SF 114), "Sale of Government Property- Bid and Award." It is used by bidders to submit offers for the purchase of government property and by the government to award the sale.

• Bidder Information: Requires contact details, agency name (FEAD Beaufort), and bid submission details including the date and time bids will be opened (06/01/2026 at 2:00 PM).
• Property Description: Refers to "accompanying schedule" and "Item Bid page(s)" for details of the property being sold.
• Bid Deposit: Specifies if a bid deposit is required (YES, $5,000) and to whom it is payable (United States Treasury).
• Bidder Representations: Includes sections for bidders to represent if they have inspected the property, if they are a small business, and if they have paid or agreed to pay any fees related to the award.
• Government Acceptance: A section for the government to formally accept the bid, including contract number and date of acceptance.

This form is essential for any bidder interested in purchasing the government property. Bidders must complete this form accurately to submit a valid bid. It outlines the terms of the sale, deposit requirements, and representations the bidder must make. The form also details the submission deadline and opening time for bids.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Abstract of Offers (Standard Form 1409) used to record offers received in response to a solicitation. It is used by the issuing office to document the details of each offer received.

• Solicitation Number: N40085-26-RP-00158
• Opening Date: 06/01/2026
• Supplies or Services: MCAS Beaufort Pay-As-Cut Timber Sale FY26 - Sale for the purchase and removal of timber from the confines of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC. This is a Pay-As-Cut timber sale with a firm-fixed unit price.
• Point of Contact: Gary Herndon, 843-228-7464
• Fields for Offeror Name, Acceptance Time, Business Size, Item Number, Quantity, Unit, Delivery Time, F.O.B. Point, and Remarks.

While this form is used by the government to record offers, bidders should be aware of the solicitation number, opening date, and the general description of the supplies or services. The POC information is also provided for inquiries. Bidders will not fill out this specific form, but it represents the official record of offers submitted for this solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Exhibit A, the "Sale of Government Property - Item Bid Page - Sealed Bid" form (Standard Form 114B, Rev. 1/1994). It is used for the "MCAS Beaufort 'Pay-As-Cut' Timber Sale FY26" opportunity.

• Lists seven (7) distinct articles for sale, including various types of pine and hardwood timber and chips.
• Specifies "Tons" as the unit of measure for all items.
• Provides columns for bidders to enter "Quantity," "Unit of Price Bid Per Unit" (in Dollars and Cents), and "Total Price Bid."
• Includes fields for "Item No.," "FB Number," and "Page."
• Requires bidder information, including "Name of Bidder and Identification No. If Applicable."
• Notes that the "BID NO." is to be filled in by the sales office.

This form is essential for bidders to submit their pricing for the timber sale. Bidders must complete the "Quantity," "Unit of Price Bid Per Unit," and "Total Price Bid" columns for each item they wish to bid on. The completed form will be used to evaluate bids for this timber sale opportunity.