What types of projects does CSA SOUTHWEST 3 typically procure?

This office primarily procures services related to forest stewardship, including hazardous fuels reduction, timber thinning, forest road maintenance, and the construction of recreational infrastructure within Southwestern National Forests.

Are there specific set-asides common for this Forest Service 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 and construction tasks.

How can vendors best prepare for Forest Service contract solicitations?

Vendors should maintain an active registration in SAM.gov and monitor the Forest Service's regional procurement forecasts. Demonstrating past performance in rugged, remote, or wilderness environments is often a critical factor in technical evaluations.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 3

149 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office149 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

Solicitations

149

Federal records indexed

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Federal

Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

FOREST SERVICE

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 3.

The USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 3 manages procurement operations for National Forest lands across the Southwestern region, focusing on land management and infrastructure maintenance. Vendors compete for contracts involving timber stand improvement, forest road construction, hazardous fuels reduction, and facility maintenance services required to support regional forest operations.

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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