01 / Contracting Office Profile
Cherokee National Forest Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 124756
Cherokee National Forest is a federal contracting office within FOREST SERVICE. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Cherokee National Forest contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Cherokee National Forest accounts for 0.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Cherokee National Forest contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’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-$9.7K
FY 2023ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | -$9.7K | 2 | 2 | −787.9% |
| FY 2022 | -$1.1K | 3 | 3 | +84.1% |
| FY 2021 | -$6.9K | 5 | 3 | −100.3% |
| FY 2020 | $2.36M | 112 | 44 | +68.3% |
| FY 2019 | $1.40M | 172 | 67 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Cherokee National Forest sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1200 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Cherokee National Forest contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $1.50M | 63 | 6 | 40.0% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $509.5K | 16 | 4 | 13.6% |
| 484220 | SPECIALIZED FREIGHT (EXCEPT USED GOODS) TRUCKING, LOCAL | $445.4K | 29 | 3 | 11.9% |
| 562991 | SEPTIC TANK AND RELATED SERVICES | $154.9K | 19 | 5 | 4.1% |
| 561730 | LANDSCAPING SERVICES | $151.9K | 18 | 4 | 4.1% |
| 237310 | HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | $143.8K | 5 | 3 | 3.8% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $133.4K | 8 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $93.8K | 7 | 2 | 2.5% |
| 333924 | INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRACTOR, TRAILER, AND STACKER MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $80.5K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 333120 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $61.2K | 2 | 1 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Cherokee National Forest buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z2LB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $969.2K | 42 | 4 | 25.9% |
| F021 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SITE PREPARATION | $597.9K | 13 | 1 | 16.0% |
| Z1AA | MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $509.5K | 16 | 4 | 13.6% |
| V112 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR FREIGHT | $445.4K | 29 | 3 | 11.9% |
| F018 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE IMPROVEMENTS (NON-CONSTRUCTION) | $230.4K | 19 | 4 | 6.2% |
| S222 | HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE | $132.0K | 16 | 5 | 3.5% |
| B504 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL | $128.4K | 7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 2340 | MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND BICYCLES | $80.9K | 3 | 2 | 2.2% |
| 2420 | TRACTORS, WHEELED | $80.2K | 3 | 2 | 2.1% |
| Z1LB | MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $77.0K | 10 | 4 | 2.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Cherokee National Forest obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBINSON EXCAVATING LLC | $949.9K | 18 | 25.4% | NAICS 484220 · PSC V112 |
| CARL POTTER FORESTRY INC | $597.9K | 13 | 16.0% | NAICS 115310 · PSC F021 |
| ROCKY DOLTON BACKHOE | $323.6K | 20 | 8.6% | NAICS 115310 · PSC Z2LB |
| MCCAY SOUTHERN ELECTRICAL, LLC | $265.6K | 5 | 7.1% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z1AA |
| GRAHAM COUNTY LAND COMPANY, L.L.C. | $148.3K | 1 | 4.0% | NAICS 237310 · PSC Z1LB |
| EAST TENNESSEE PIPELINE, L.L.C. | $131.3K | 5 | 3.5% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z1AA |
| COPPERHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC | $128.4K | 7 | 3.4% | NAICS 541690 · PSC B504 |
| JONES, JOSH | $120.6K | 16 | 3.2% | NAICS 561730 · PSC F018 |
| CAIN, ALLEN | $95.4K | 11 | 2.5% | NAICS 115310 · PSC Z2LB |
| HARBIN SERVICES INC | $83.8K | 6 | 2.2% | NAICS 562991 · PSC S222 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Cherokee National Forest award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 99.8%
Small-business share 19.7%
Set-aside share 13.1%
Average action value $12.7K
Largest recorded action $252.1K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Cherokee National Forest award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12475620F0030 | INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL, INC. | Mar 6, 2023 | -$0 | 561710 | 9440 | FOREST SERVICE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST |
| AG4756D150102 | APPALACHIAN LAND SURVEYING | Jan 11, 2023 | -$9.7K | 541370 | C211 | FOREST SERVICE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST |
| AG4756D150102 | APPALACHIAN LAND SURVEYING | Aug 10, 2022 | $0 | 541370 | C211 | FOREST SERVICE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST |
| 12475620F0056 | ROBINSON EXCAVATING LLC | Aug 10, 2022 | -$239 | 484220 | V112 | FOREST SERVICE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST |
| 12475620F0053 | PEAK GEOMATICS LLC | Jun 24, 2022 | -$858 | 541370 | R404 | FOREST SERVICE CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST |
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 Cherokee National Forest represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.74M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 294 contract actions and an average action value of $12.7K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within FOREST SERVICE and AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 99.8% 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 Z2LB. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.