The Southern Region Fire Aviation office of the Forest Service focuses on maintaining the critical infrastructure and operational readiness required for wildland fire suppression and forest management. Its core priorities include the procurement of specialized firefighting equipment, the maintenance of tanker bases, and the execution of land management initiatives such as invasive species eradication and understory control to mitigate fire risks.
Southern Region Fire Aviation is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Southern Region Fire Aviation office of the Forest Service focuses on maintaining the critical infrastructure and operational readiness required for wildland fire suppression and forest management. Its core priorities include the procurement of specialized firefighting equipment, the maintenance...
The Southern Region Fire Aviation office of the Forest Service focuses on maintaining the critical infrastructure and operational readiness required for wildland fire suppression and forest management. Its core priorities include the procurement of specialized firefighting equipment, the maintenance of tanker bases, and the execution of land management initiatives such as invasive species eradication and understory control to mitigate fire risks.
Procurement patterns emphasize a mix of heavy equipment and specialized technical hardware. The agency frequently seeks diesel engine pumps, flatbed trucks, and mechanical total stations, utilizing a variety of contract structures including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for heavy equipment.
The agency targets vendors within the forestry support, pumping equipment manufacturing, and truck trailer manufacturing sectors. There is a demonstrated preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides across multiple technical and service categories.
Operating as a component of the Forest Service, this organization manages regional requirements across the Southern Region, including specific operations in Mississippi. Its procurement scope ranges from large-scale equipment acquisitions to localized facility leases and conference services.
Procurement Analytics
Where Southern Region Fire Aviation directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Southern Region Fire Aviation and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Southern Region Fire Aviation Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
