What types of services does CSA Southwest 6 prioritize for procurement?

This office focuses on land management and emergency response, including heavy equipment rental for fire suppression, forest road construction, hazardous fuels reduction, and professional forestry consulting.

Are there specific set-asides for vendors working with the Forest Service in the Southwest?

The office frequently utilizes small business set-asides, particularly for local vendors who can demonstrate the logistical capacity to operate in remote forest environments.

How can vendors prepare for solicitations from this Forest Service office?

Vendors should maintain an active SAM.gov registration and monitor for Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) related to incident support, as these are common vehicles for seasonal fire and emergency response requirements.

FOREST SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6

321 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office321 solicitationsUnder FOREST SERVICE

Solicitations

321

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 6.

The USDA-FS, CSA Southwest 6 office manages procurement operations for National Forest lands across the Southwestern region. They primarily solicit vendors for wildland fire suppression support, forest road maintenance, timber sale administration, and vegetation management services.

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: 342024-2026

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USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6 contracting FAQ

Common questions about USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6, the parent hierarchy, and how vendors should track this contracting office.