What types of equipment does APHIS-WS typically procure?

The office frequently buys specialized field gear including traps, monitoring devices, telemetry equipment, and protective clothing designed for outdoor wildlife management environments.

Does APHIS-WS utilize aviation services for its operations?

Yes, APHIS-WS regularly contracts for aerial wildlife damage management services, requiring vendors to provide specialized aircraft, experienced pilots, and necessary safety certifications for low-level flight operations.

Are there specific set-asides common for APHIS-WS contracts?

APHIS-WS frequently utilizes small business set-asides for regional field support contracts, particularly for vendors capable of providing localized labor and logistics in rural areas where wildlife management activities are concentrated.

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE · Contracting Office

APHIS-WS

8 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office8 solicitationsUnder ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

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Federal procurement data

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ANIMAL AND

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of APHIS-WS.

APHIS-WS manages federal programs focused on resolving human-wildlife conflicts and protecting agricultural resources from damage caused by wildlife. The office procures specialized field equipment, wildlife management supplies, laboratory analysis services, and aviation support for aerial wildlife operations.

Hierarchy: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION 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.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

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

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