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The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to recompete the Chipper contract under its National Solicitation Plan, with a planned solicitation slated for fiscal year 2033. This contract, which will be awarded as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement, supports operational needs within a defined zone and follows a five-year recurrence cycle, ensuring regular evaluation and potential reallocation of resources. The solicitation does not currently have a solicitation number and remains in forecast status as of August 1, 2026, with no set-aside information, NAICS code, or specific geographic details provided at this stage. The contracting authority falls under the Department of Agriculture, with the Forest Service as the managing agency, and all details are accessible via the official Forest Service business opportunities page.

General Info

U.S. Forest Service to recompete chipper contract via Incident BPA in FY2033, five-year cycle, USDA managed.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Forest Service

NAICS

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Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedAug 1

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Forest Service

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Forest Service

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Full Description

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U.S. Forest Service National Solicitation Plan recompete for Chipper. Scope: Zone. Planned solicitation fiscal year: 2033. Recurrence cycle: every 5 years. Awarded as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA).

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