What types of vendors does the USDA Forest Service prioritize for contract awards?

The agency frequently utilizes set-asides for small businesses, including those in rural areas, to support local economies near national forest lands. Vendors with specialized equipment for timber operations, road maintenance, or emergency response are highly competitive.

How does the Forest Service structure its wildfire suppression procurements?

Wildfire support is often managed through Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Vendors must typically be listed on a dispatch priority list and maintain specific safety certifications for equipment like water tenders, engines, and crew transport.

What certifications are most valuable for contractors working with the Forest Service?

Beyond standard SAM.gov registration, vendors benefit from holding relevant state or federal certifications for environmental remediation, heavy equipment operation, and wildland fire safety compliance, depending on the specific project requirements.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA FOREST SERIVCE

11 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office11 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 USDA FOREST SERIVCE.

The USDA Forest Service procures goods and services to support land management, wildfire suppression, and infrastructure maintenance across national forests and grasslands. Vendors frequently compete for contracts involving heavy equipment rental, forest restoration, facility construction, and specialized aerial firefighting support.

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

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