Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with maintaining and restoring the ecological integrity of federal forest lands through targeted infrastructure development and recreational resource management. Its core mission centers on sustaining public access to natural landscapes while ensuring the safety and durability of built environments within protected areas.
Cleveland National Forest is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 5 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Cleveland National Forest, under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with maintaining and restoring the ecological integrity of federal forest lands through targeted infrastructure development and recreational resource management. Its core mission centers on s...
The Cleveland National Forest, under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with maintaining and restoring the ecological integrity of federal forest lands through targeted infrastructure development and recreational resource management. Its core mission centers on sustaining public access to natural landscapes while ensuring the safety and durability of built environments within protected areas. Strategic priorities include upgrading aging recreational facilities, repairing critical transportation corridors, and implementing erosion control and trail maintenance systems that align with environmental stewardship principles. Programs emphasize resilience against wildfire impacts, visitor safety, and long-term habitat preservation through engineered infrastructure solutions.
Procurement activity is dominated by heavy civil construction services, particularly in the renovation and construction of campgrounds, picnic areas, and bridge systems that serve public access points across forested terrain. The agency frequently utilizes competitive solicitation processes for large-scale infrastructure projects and combines procurement methods for specialized equipment that supports land management operations. Contract vehicles are structured to support both new construction and phased rehabilitation efforts, often requiring compliance with federal environmental and accessibility standards.
The agency primarily targets contractors in heavy and civil engineering construction, with notable activity in highway, bridge, and site-specific civil works. It also procures specialized lawn and garden equipment used in vegetation management and trail maintenance. Set-aside preferences strongly favor Small Business Administration (SBA) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors, reflecting a commitment to inclusive economic development and community-based workforce engagement. Vendor relationships are built on proven experience in federal environmental construction, sustainable materials use, and adherence to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
As a unit of the Forest Service, the Cleveland National Forest operates within a network of federally managed lands in Southern California, with no fixed administrative headquarters. It leverages standardized federal procurement frameworks, including GSA schedules and interagency agreements, to execute mission-critical infrastructure projects across its jurisdiction.
Procurement Analytics
Where Cleveland National Forest directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
