The Forest Service focuses on the sustainable management of national forest lands through a combination of ecological preservation and infrastructure maintenance. Their core mission emphasizes land management integrated resources, specifically targeting botanical surveys, erosion control, and revegetation efforts to maintain biodiversity.
Forest Service is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Forest Service has obligated $201,187,705, issued 32,981 awards, and worked with 153 contractors. It currently has 343 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Forest Service focuses on the sustainable management of national forest lands through a combination of ecological preservation and infrastructure maintenance. Their core mission emphasizes land management integrated resources, specifically targeting botanical surveys, erosion control, and revege...
The Forest Service focuses on the sustainable management of national forest lands through a combination of ecological preservation and infrastructure maintenance. Their core mission emphasizes land management integrated resources, specifically targeting botanical surveys, erosion control, and revegetation efforts to maintain biodiversity. Strategic priorities include the restoration of forest ecosystems and the maintenance of critical access infrastructure, such as road reconstruction, grading, and drainage system stabilization to ensure environmental compliance and public safety.
Procurement patterns center on specialized forestry support activities and environmental consulting services. The agency frequently utilizes Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to streamline the acquisition of recurring services, such as botanical surveys and heavy equipment rentals. Their procurement portfolio is heavily weighted toward field services, including surveying, mapping, and technical scientific consulting, alongside the acquisition of specialized machinery and biobased industrial fluids.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes related to forestry support, environmental consulting, and highway and bridge construction. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, indicating a strategic goal to engage small businesses for regional land management projects. They also utilize 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-asides to diversify their vendor base.
Operating as a component of the Department of Agriculture, the Forest Service manages a broad geographic scope across various national forests and ranger districts. Their organizational structure relies on regional BPAs and subcontracts to execute localized environmental and construction projects.
Procurement analytics
Where Forest Service directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Forest Service and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
