What types of land management services does this office frequently procure?

This office regularly seeks contractors for vegetation management, including timber thinning, reforestation, and hazardous fuels reduction through prescribed fire. They also prioritize infrastructure projects such as forest road grading, culvert installation, and the maintenance of recreational facilities and trails.

Are there specific set-asides common for forestry contracts in Texas?

Yes, many stewardship and maintenance contracts are issued as Total Small Business set-asides. Vendors with HUBZone or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certifications often find competitive advantages in solicitations for manual labor-intensive forestry tasks.

How can a new contractor prepare to bid on National Forest projects?

Contractors should ensure their SAM.gov registration is active and monitor the Forest Service's specific regional solicitations. Familiarity with the Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC) format is essential, as this office often uses these to combine timber harvesting with land restoration requirements.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

National Forests & Grasslands in Texas

12 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office12 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of National Forests & Grasslands in Texas.

The National Forests & Grasslands in Texas procures land management and infrastructure maintenance services to support the stewardship of four national forests and two national grasslands. Vendors compete for contracts involving timber stand improvement, prescribed burning, road maintenance, facility construction, and invasive species control.

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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