The USDA Forest Service focuses on the management and preservation of forest lands, with a heavy strategic emphasis on wildland fire suppression and emergency response. Core priorities include the acquisition and maintenance of specialized firefighting apparatus, the deployment of heavy equipment for land management, and the coordination of rapid-response logistics to mitigate wildfire impact.
USDA Fs 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 USDA Forest Service focuses on the management and preservation of forest lands, with a heavy strategic emphasis on wildland fire suppression and emergency response. Core priorities include the acquisition and maintenance of specialized firefighting apparatus, the deployment of heavy equipment fo...
The USDA Forest Service focuses on the management and preservation of forest lands, with a heavy strategic emphasis on wildland fire suppression and emergency response. Core priorities include the acquisition and maintenance of specialized firefighting apparatus, the deployment of heavy equipment for land management, and the coordination of rapid-response logistics to mitigate wildfire impact.
Procurement patterns center on the acquisition of specialized forestry support services and heavy machinery. The agency frequently procures wildland fire engines, water tenders, dozers, and portable pump systems. There is a significant reliance on logistics and transportation services, including specialized freight trucking and chartered air transportation, alongside essential fleet maintenance and readiness services to ensure operational availability during fire incidents.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the Support Activities for Forestry and Specialized Freight Trucking NAICS categories. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, indicating a procurement strategy that prioritizes small business participation across its supply chain.
Operating as a component of the Department of Agriculture, this agency manages large-scale regional operations, including the Pacific Southwest Region. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of solicitations and subcontracts, frequently employing Blanket Purchase Agreements for recurring needs such as water handling and equipment readiness.
Procurement Analytics
Where USDA Fs directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at USDA Fs and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent USDA Fs Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
