What types of vendors does the Eastern Region USDA Forest Service typically hire?

The agency seeks contractors specializing in natural resource management, including heavy equipment operators for road maintenance, silviculture experts for timber stand improvement, and environmental consultants for ecological surveys.

Are there specific set-asides common for this regional office?

Yes, this office frequently utilizes small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business designations, particularly for labor-intensive field projects like trail clearing and facility maintenance.

How can a vendor prepare for Forest Service solicitations in the Eastern Region?

Vendors should monitor SAM.gov for solicitations related to stewardship contracting, which often bundle resource management goals with timber removal. Familiarity with local forest plans and environmental compliance standards is essential for successful proposals.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

EASTERN REGION USDA FOREST SERVICE

13 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office13 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

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FOREST SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of EASTERN REGION USDA FOREST SERVICE.

The Eastern Region of the USDA Forest Service manages procurement for the stewardship of national forests across the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. This office frequently awards contracts for forest management, timber stand improvement, trail construction, road maintenance, and environmental restoration projects.

Hierarchy: FOREST 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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