What types of infrastructure projects does the Southwestern Regional Office prioritize?

The office frequently procures services for forest road maintenance, bridge repairs, and the construction of administrative facilities or recreation site improvements across the Southwestern national forests.

Are there specific set-asides for vendors working with Region 3?

Yes, this office frequently utilizes small business set-asides, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business designations, particularly for forestry-related labor and land management contracts.

What expertise is most valuable for winning contracts in this region?

Vendors with experience in wildland fire support, hazardous fuels reduction, and ecological restoration are highly competitive, as these are critical operational requirements for the Southwestern region's land management mission.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

Southwestern Regional Office, Region 3

147 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office147 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

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Federal records indexed

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Federal procurement data

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FOREST SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of Southwestern Regional Office, Region 3.

The Southwestern Regional Office, Region 3 manages procurement for national forests across Arizona and New Mexico, focusing on land stewardship and infrastructure maintenance. Vendors compete for contracts involving timber management, forest road construction, trail rehabilitation, and professional environmental consulting services.

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.

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