What are the most common contracting vehicles used by the USDA Forest Service?

The Forest Service frequently utilizes Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for recurring needs like stewardship projects, wildfire incident support, and road maintenance services.

Does the USDA prioritize small business set-asides?

Yes, the USDA actively utilizes set-asides for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, particularly for construction, environmental remediation, and land management requirements.

How can vendors find international commodity procurement opportunities?

Vendors should monitor the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center for Master Invitation for Bids (MIFB) solicitations, which govern the procurement of food commodities for international and domestic food assistance programs.

Federal Agency

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

10,000 solicitations and awards indexed. Spanning 10 sub-agencies and 199 contracting offices.

Federal hierarchy navigation10,000 solicitations10 sub-agencies199 officesTop NAICS 115310

Solicitations

10K

Federal records indexed

Sub-Agencies

Hierarchy branches

Offices

199

Contracting offices

Top NAICS

115310

1,544 opp

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Mission, scope, and contracting profile of DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

The Department of Agriculture procures specialized services and equipment to support land management, forest conservation, and agricultural research operations. Vendors compete for contracts involving wildfire incident support, heavy civil engineering for forest road maintenance, international commodity logistics, and scientific instrumentation for agricultural laboratories.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE contracting FAQ

Common questions about doing business with DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, navigating its hierarchy, and tracking solicitations.