What are the most common contract opportunities with the USDA Forest Service?

The Forest Service frequently issues solicitations for wildland fire suppression support, timber stand improvement, road maintenance, and the construction or repair of recreational facilities and administrative buildings.

How does the Forest Service handle emergency procurement?

During peak fire seasons, the agency utilizes Emergency Equipment Rental Agreements (EERAs) to rapidly onboard private vendors for heavy equipment like bulldozers, water tenders, and fuel trucks to assist in wildfire response.

Are there specific set-asides for Forest Service contracts?

The agency frequently utilizes small business set-asides, particularly for forest management and construction projects, and often prioritizes local vendors located near the specific national forest or region where the work is required.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA FORSET SERVICE

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Contracting office4 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 FORSET SERVICE.

The USDA Forest Service procures goods and services to support land management, wildfire suppression, and infrastructure maintenance across national forests and grasslands. Vendors 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.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

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

Count-basedPeak month: 12024-2026

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This view uses monthly opportunity counts from the public dataset. Monthly obligation dollars are not available on these pages.

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