01 / Contracting Agency Profile
Forest Service Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 12C2
Forest Service is a federal contracting agency within AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Forest Service contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Forest Service accounts for 28.0% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 196 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Forest Service contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$4.14B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $4.14B | 31,364 | 5,488 | +17.9% |
| FY 2025 | $3.51B | 33,630 | 5,852 | −8.4% |
| FY 2024 | $3.84B | 41,088 | 6,915 | +17.1% |
| FY 2023 | $3.28B | 36,276 | 6,679 | +16.1% |
| FY 2022 | $2.82B | 35,101 | 6,505 | +51.7% |
| FY 2021 | $1.86B | 32,017 | 6,678 | +15.1% |
| FY 2020 | $1.62B | 31,552 | 7,113 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through Forest Service?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
| Contracting office | Code | Obligations | Agency share | Actions | Vendors | Top NAICS | Top PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1202SA | $5.09B | 24.2% | 22,105 | 241 | 481212 | F003 | |
| 1202SC | $2.75B | 13.0% | 13,173 | 370 | 325998 | 6850 | |
| 127604 | $1.49B | 7.1% | 4,270 | 382 | 334111 | 7E20 | |
| 1202SB | $1.15B | 5.5% | 25,063 | 1,913 | 115310 | F003 | |
| 12363N | $1.07B | 5.1% | 3,067 | 581 | 115310 | F099 | |
| 123187 | $803.77M | 3.8% | 10,021 | 520 | 541715 | AB11 | |
| 12024B | $719.48M | 3.4% | 10,797 | 649 | 115310 | F003 | |
| 1204H1 | $653.05M | 3.1% | 11,059 | 1,331 | 115310 | F003 | |
| 1202RZ | $546.36M | 2.6% | 12,830 | 1,396 | 115310 | F003 | |
| 124451 | $444.97M | 2.1% | 1,462 | 260 | 237310 | Z2LB |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Forest Service contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $6.16B | 88,493 | 5,106 | 29.2% |
| 481212 | NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION | $4.52B | 13,420 | 132 | 21.4% |
| 237310 | HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | $1.61B | 9,179 | 796 | 7.6% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $737.80M | 3,786 | 416 | 3.5% |
| 325998 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING | $726.15M | 392 | 24 | 3.4% |
| 722310 | FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTORS | $644.07M | 3,395 | 82 | 3.1% |
| 481211 | NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION | $620.10M | 6,549 | 79 | 2.9% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $435.77M | 2,587 | 175 | 2.1% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $380.16M | 540 | 83 | 1.8% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $345.64M | 524 | 61 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Forest Service buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F003 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION | $9.73B | 105,326 | 4,498 | 46.2% |
| F099 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER | $927.91M | 5,876 | 806 | 4.4% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $915.27M | 1,627 | 22 | 4.3% |
| 6850 | MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES | $747.86M | 351 | 7 | 3.5% |
| Z2LB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $712.01M | 2,798 | 432 | 3.4% |
| Y1LB | CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS | $605.22M | 2,614 | 412 | 2.9% |
| Z1LB | MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $430.21M | 3,847 | 448 | 2.0% |
| F014 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING | $354.62M | 2,875 | 260 | 1.7% |
| F018 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE IMPROVEMENTS (NON-CONSTRUCTION) | $312.20M | 9,411 | 602 | 1.5% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $288.80M | 186 | 22 | 1.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Forest Service obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP | $1.07B | 992 | 5.1% | NAICS 325998 · PSC 6850 |
| AERO FLITE INC | $548.18M | 902 | 2.6% | NAICS 481212 · PSC F003 |
| HELICOPTER EXPRESS INC. | $348.30M | 1,825 | 1.7% | NAICS 481212 · PSC F003 |
| HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC | $337.57M | 491 | 1.6% | NAICS 481212 · PSC F003 |
| NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $317.06M | 1,013 | 1.5% | NAICS 481212 · PSC V119 |
| BRIDGER AIR TANKER, LLC | $312.55M | 282 | 1.5% | NAICS 481212 · PSC V119 |
| MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $264.08M | 6,578 | 1.3% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AB11 |
| AERO AIR, LLC | $263.08M | 612 | 1.2% | NAICS 481212 · PSC F003 |
| KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CO | $260.56M | 5 | 1.2% | NAICS 237310 · PSC Z2LB |
| COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC. | $221.34M | 398 | 1.1% | NAICS 481212 · PSC F003 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Forest Service award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 92.6%
Small-business share 14.0%
Set-aside share 37.4%
Average action value $87.4K
Largest recorded action $240.58M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Forest Service award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12444026P0163 | S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $560 | 561720 | S201 | FOREST SERVICE USDA-FS, CSA EAST 2 |
| 1204H126M8726 | RM WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $103.5K | 115310 | F003 | FOREST SERVICE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE |
| 12569R26M0632 | PATHFINDER ENGINEERING INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $50.9K | 115310 | F003 | FOREST SERVICE USDA-FS PPS INCIDENT PROCUREMENT |
| 1282A726C0028 | FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $551.8K | 333120 | 3805 | FOREST SERVICE USDA FOREST SERVICE |
| 12444126P0039 | UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $16.1K | 333111 | 3710 | FOREST SERVICE USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3 |
| 12760426F0106 | GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $51.6K | 334516 | 6640 | FOREST SERVICE USDA FOREST SERVICE |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Forest Service represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$21.07B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 241,028 contract actions and an average action value of $87.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 196 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 92.6% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 115310 and PSC F003. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.