What does Ouachita National Forest do?

The Ouachita National Forest, operating under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of forested lands in the Ouachita region through active stewardship and public access management. Its core mission centers on ecological maintenance, infrastructure resilience, and visitor safety, with procurement patterns revealing a strong emphasis on land management support, facility upkeep, and environmental compliance. Strategic priorities include wildfire risk reduction, trail and road maintenance, habitat restoration, and the preservation of recreational infrastructure, all aligned with National Forest System directives. The agency prioritizes proactive, preventive maintenance over reactive repairs, ensuring long-term resource sustainability. Procurement activity is dominated by janitorial, landscaping, and forestry support services, reflecting a need for ongoing operational upkeep of ranger stations, visitor centers, and public facilities. Engineering, environmental consulting, and surveying contracts support planning and regulatory compliance, while highway and bridge construction efforts indicate a commitment to maintaining access routes through rugged terrain. Contract structures frequently combine multiple service lines, leveraging indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and combined solicitations to streamline complex, multi-phase projects. The agency consistently targets small business concerns through SBA set-asides, demonstrating a clear commitment to fostering local economic development and building resilient, community-based vendor networks. Primary NAICS categories include janitorial services, support activities for forestry, landscaping, and civil construction, indicating a preference for contractors with specialized expertise in rural, environmentally sensitive operations. Vendor relationships are characterized by recurring engagements, suggesting a reliance on trusted partners with proven capacity in remote-site service delivery. Organized as a field unit of the Forest Service, the Ouachita National Forest operates across forested lands in Arkansas and Oklahoma without a centralized administrative location. It utilizes standard federal procurement vehicles including GSA schedules, IDIQs, and competitive sealed bids to acquire goods and services essential to its conservation and public service mandate.

How do I find contracts from Ouachita National Forest?

You can find contracts from Ouachita National Forest on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Ouachita National Forest award?

Ouachita National Forest awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Ouachita National Forest?

To do business with Ouachita National Forest, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Ouachita National Forest?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Ouachita National Forest in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Ouachita National Forest use?

Ouachita National Forest uses 2 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 8a Competed. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Ouachita National Forest

Part of Department Of Agriculture

Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of forested lands in the Ouachita region through active stewardship and public access management. Its core mission centers on ecological maintenance, infrastructure resilience, and visitor safety, with procurement patterns revealing a strong emphasis on land management support, facility upkeep, and environmental compliance.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
DUTCH CREEK RENTALS LLC Danville AR 72833 USA	$211K	1
EDITH HEBERT Mena AR 71953 USA	$135K	1
HARPER CLEANING SERVICE Hot Springs AR USA	$26K	1

Ouachita National Forest

Part of Department Of Agriculture

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Recent Ouachita National Forest Contracts

Particulate Filter Changeout-Maintenance-Equipment Calibration

Survey Equipment Purchase for the Ouachita National Forest

Fall Blading Winona/Oden

Fall Blading Jessieville/Fourche

AR - IDIQ Road Maint Svc - Ouachita_ Ozark-St. Fra

Gooseneck Trailer

12445124Q0004 Jessieville Shower/Bath

Award Notice - Lease Extension, Waldron, AR

Janitorial Services, Womble Ranger District, 1523 Hwy 270 East, Mount Ida AR 71957.

Mena AR - 3 Year Lease Extension

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Leadership and vacancies

Recent Ouachita National Forest Contracts

Particulate Filter Changeout-Maintenance-Equipment Calibration

Survey Equipment Purchase for the Ouachita National Forest

Fall Blading Winona/Oden

Fall Blading Jessieville/Fourche

AR - IDIQ Road Maint Svc - Ouachita_ Ozark-St. Fra

Gooseneck Trailer

12445124Q0004 Jessieville Shower/Bath

Award Notice - Lease Extension, Waldron, AR

Janitorial Services, Womble Ranger District, 1523 Hwy 270 East, Mount Ida AR 71957.

Mena AR - 3 Year Lease Extension

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ouachita National Forest do?

What contracts does Ouachita National Forest award?

How do I do business with Ouachita National Forest?

Who are the top contractors for Ouachita National Forest?

What set-aside programs does Ouachita National Forest use?