What types of vendors does CSA EAST 4 typically look for?

The office prioritizes vendors with specialized experience in forestry operations, heavy equipment operation for road construction, and environmental restoration services. Small businesses, particularly those with HUBZone or service-disabled veteran-owned status, are frequently utilized for local land management tasks.

How can I identify upcoming projects for this Forest Service office?

Vendors should monitor the Forest Service's regional procurement forecasts and look for solicitations related to stewardship contracting, which often bundle timber harvesting with restoration work. Engaging with the regional contracting officers early in the fiscal year is essential for understanding project timelines.

Are there specific certifications that help when bidding with this office?

While no specific security clearance is typically required for standard land management, vendors benefit from holding certifications related to professional forestry, heavy equipment operation, and environmental compliance. Demonstrating past performance in federal land maintenance is the most critical factor for winning these awards.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 4

110 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office110 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

Solicitations

110

Federal records indexed

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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 USDA-FS, CSA EAST 4.

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 4 manages procurement operations for Forest Service regions across the eastern United States, focusing on land stewardship and infrastructure maintenance. The office frequently awards contracts for forest road construction, hazardous fuels reduction, timber stand improvement, and facility maintenance services required to sustain national forest lands.

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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