What does Sierra National Forest do?

The Sierra National Forest, under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of national forest lands in the Sierra Nevada region. Its core mission centers on ecological stewardship, wildfire resilience, and public safety through infrastructure maintenance and operational support. Strategic priorities include forest restoration, trail and road integrity, snow removal for winter access, and facility management to ensure public access and resource protection. The agency emphasizes fire-adapted community preparedness, invasive species control, and habitat conservation, all enabled by targeted contracting for land management services. Procurement patterns reveal a heavy reliance on support activities for forestry, including vegetation management, soil preparation, and wildfire mitigation services. Infrastructure construction—particularly highway, bridge, and water system projects—supports access to remote forest areas and protects watersheds. Janitorial, landscaping, and building maintenance services sustain ranger stations and administrative facilities. The agency frequently utilizes lease agreements for nonresidential space and relies on long-term service contracts to maintain continuous operations across its dispersed jurisdiction. Industry preferences strongly favor small business set-asides, with over 200 contracts reserved for SBA-certified firms, indicating a deliberate commitment to local economic development and capacity building. Support services, engineering, and specialty trade contractors—particularly those experienced in forestry, civil engineering, and seasonal operations—are preferred partners. The agency consistently engages vendors with expertise in remote-area logistics, environmental compliance, and federal land-use regulations, fostering long-term relationships with firms capable of operating in rugged, ecologically sensitive terrain. Organized as a field unit of the Forest Service, the Sierra National Forest operates across a vast, mountainous region of central California with no centralized headquarters. It utilizes a mix of indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, lease agreements, and task orders under GSA schedules and USDA-specific procurement vehicles. Its operational structure is decentralized, relying on ranger districts to manage localized procurement needs while adhering to federal environmental and contracting standards.

How do I find contracts from Sierra National Forest?

You can find contracts from Sierra 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 Sierra National Forest award?

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

How do I do business with Sierra National Forest?

To do business with Sierra 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 Sierra National Forest?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Sierra 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 Sierra National Forest use?

Sierra National Forest uses 4 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, 8a Competed, and HUBZone Set Aside. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Sierra National Forest

Part of Department Of Agriculture

Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, is tasked with sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of national forest lands in the Sierra Nevada region. Its core mission centers on ecological stewardship, wildfire resilience, and public safety through infrastructure maintenance and operational support.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
1600 TOLLHOUSE LLC La Jolla CA 92037 USA	$5.2M	1
Sullivan Logging Company, Inc P.O. Box 1382 IDYLLWILD CA 92549-1382 USA	$2.5M	1
Sullivan Logging Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1382 IDYLLWILD CA 92549 USA	$2.3M	1
Sierra Resource Management, Inc.14914 Camage Ave. Sonora, CA 95370	$2.3M	1
Romine Timber P.O. Box 66 AHWAHNEE CA 93601 USA	$1.9M	1
Sierra Pacific IndustriesP.O. Box 247 Standard, CA 95373	$1.8M	1
John T. Watts Construction P.O. Box 1173 TWAIN HARTE CA 95383 USA	$1.6M	1
SINTON HELICOPTERSP.O. BOX 337 PASO ROBLES, CA 93447	$1.5M	1
BATES CONSTRUCTIONROUTE 4, BOX 214 PORTERVILLE, CA 93257	$1.4M	1
G.H. RANCH LLC14606 ANDERSON RD KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603	$1.4M	1

Sierra National Forest

Part of Department Of Agriculture

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Recent Sierra National Forest Contracts

SNOW REMOVAL - HIGH SIERRA RANGER DISTRICT

99 -- HEAVY LIFT HELICOPTER

Z -- 2004 SUMMIT DECOMMISSIONING

Z -- LOWER COFFEE CAMP WATER SYSTEM

74 -- COPY MACHINE LEASE

F -- ROADSIDE BRUSHING

99 -- GREENHORN PUMPING

F -- GROW AND SUPPLY CONTAINERIZED SEEDLINGS

Y -- REHAB OF FOREST SERVICE RESIDENCE

Z -- Announcement of A-76 Streamline Review Decision

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Recent Sierra National Forest Contracts

SNOW REMOVAL - HIGH SIERRA RANGER DISTRICT

99 -- HEAVY LIFT HELICOPTER

Z -- 2004 SUMMIT DECOMMISSIONING

Z -- LOWER COFFEE CAMP WATER SYSTEM

74 -- COPY MACHINE LEASE

F -- ROADSIDE BRUSHING

99 -- GREENHORN PUMPING

F -- GROW AND SUPPLY CONTAINERIZED SEEDLINGS

Y -- REHAB OF FOREST SERVICE RESIDENCE

Z -- Announcement of A-76 Streamline Review Decision

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Top Sierra National Forest Contractors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sierra National Forest do?

What contracts does Sierra National Forest award?

How do I do business with Sierra National Forest?

Who are the top contractors for Sierra National Forest?

What set-aside programs does Sierra National Forest use?