What types of vendors typically win contracts with Forest Service Region 5?

The region frequently awards contracts to vendors specializing in heavy equipment operation, wildland fire support services, environmental restoration, and civil engineering firms capable of remote site infrastructure maintenance.

Does this region prioritize small business set-asides?

Yes, Region 5 actively utilizes small business, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides for many of its forest management and maintenance solicitations to support local economies within the Pacific Southwest.

How can contractors prepare for wildfire-related solicitations?

Vendors should ensure their equipment meets current Interagency Fire Equipment standards and maintain active registration in SAM.gov with appropriate capabilities listed for emergency incident support, as these requirements are strictly enforced for all fire-related awards.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION, REGION 5

36 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office36 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

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Federal procurement data

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FOREST SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION, REGION 5.

The Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service manages procurement for national forests across California, Hawaii, and Pacific territories. This office acquires specialized services for wildfire suppression, forest restoration, timber management, and infrastructure maintenance, frequently engaging contractors for heavy equipment rental, environmental consulting, and facility construction.

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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