What types of projects does CSA EAST 5 typically procure?

This office primarily procures services related to forest stewardship, including timber marking, hazardous fuels reduction, trail maintenance, and construction work for forest service roads and administrative facilities.

Are there specific set-asides common for this office?

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

How can vendors best prepare for Forest Service solicitations?

Vendors should maintain an active SAM.gov registration and monitor the Forest Service's specific regional procurement forecasts. Familiarity with environmental compliance standards and past performance in remote, outdoor site work is highly advantageous.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 5

44 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office44 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

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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 5.

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 5 manages procurement for Forest Service operations across the eastern region, focusing on land management and infrastructure maintenance. Vendors compete for contracts involving timber stand improvement, road construction, facility repairs, and environmental restoration projects.

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: 52024-2026

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