What types of goods and services does the PWA AAO office primarily procure?

This office focuses on procurement for agricultural research, including high-end laboratory analytical instruments, specialized greenhouse maintenance, field research support, and facility repairs for research centers located throughout the Pacific West.

Are there specific set-asides commonly used by this office?

The office frequently utilizes small business set-asides, particularly for facility maintenance and specialized equipment procurement, to support local businesses near their research sites.

How can vendors best position themselves for success with the PWA AAO?

Vendors should focus on demonstrating technical expertise in agricultural or biological sciences and ensure their SAM.gov profile accurately reflects their capability to support remote or specialized research facilities in the Pacific West region.

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP.

The USDA ARS Pacific West Area (PWA) Administrative and Operations (AAO) Acquisition and Personal Property office manages procurement for agricultural research facilities across the Western United States. Vendors compete for contracts involving specialized laboratory equipment, facility maintenance, scientific instrumentation, and agricultural research support services.

Hierarchy: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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