What types of professional services does the Forest Service Washington Office prioritize?

The Washington Office focuses on national-level policy support, environmental program management, and strategic consulting. Vendors with expertise in natural resource management, climate change research, and organizational change management are highly relevant.

Are there specific set-asides common for Washington Office contracts?

The Forest Service frequently utilizes small business set-asides, including 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business designations, particularly for professional services and technical consulting requirements.

How does the Washington Office differ from regional Forest Service offices?

While regional offices typically handle localized operational needs like timber sales or road construction, the Washington Office manages national contracts for enterprise software, agency-wide policy support, and large-scale environmental research programs.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA FOREST SERVICE, WO

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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 SERVICE, WO.

The USDA Forest Service Washington Office (WO) manages high-level strategic procurement, policy development, and national program oversight for the agency's land management initiatives. Vendors compete for contracts involving national-scale environmental consulting, forestry research, administrative policy support, and enterprise-wide IT infrastructure projects that support the agency's mission of sustaining the health and productivity of the nation's forests.

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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