01 / Contracting Office Profile
Ouachita National Forest Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 127A86
Ouachita 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
Ouachita 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, Ouachita National Forest accounts for 0.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Ouachita 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-$2.5K
FY 2024ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | -$2.5K | 2 | 2 | +78.4% |
| FY 2023 | -$11.6K | 11 | 9 | +61.9% |
| FY 2022 | -$30.5K | 17 | 12 | +72.7% |
| FY 2021 | -$111.6K | 84 | 35 | −101.3% |
| FY 2020 | $8.76M | 309 | 95 | +28.5% |
| FY 2019 | $6.82M | 330 | 98 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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 | $5.48M | 319 | 37 | 35.5% |
| 237310 | HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | $5.33M | 146 | 22 | 34.5% |
| 333120 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $725.0K | 8 | 3 | 4.7% |
| 325510 | PAINT AND COATING MANUFACTURING | $624.4K | 21 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $500.7K | 13 | 3 | 3.2% |
| 237110 | WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION | $479.7K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $245.9K | 4 | 3 | 1.6% |
| 113210 | FOREST NURSERIES AND GATHERING OF FOREST PRODUCTS | $233.3K | 5 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 561720 | JANITORIAL SERVICES | $222.6K | 63 | 15 | 1.4% |
| 238160 | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | $207.7K | 15 | 6 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Ouachita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F018 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE IMPROVEMENTS (NON-CONSTRUCTION) | $5.34M | 301 | 28 | 34.6% |
| Y1LB | CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS | $2.97M | 100 | 16 | 19.2% |
| Z1LB | MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $2.36M | 46 | 10 | 15.3% |
| 8010 | PAINTS, DOPES, VARNISHES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS | $743.2K | 27 | 3 | 4.8% |
| B503 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ARCHEOLOGICAL/PALEONTOLOGICAL | $500.7K | 16 | 5 | 3.2% |
| Y1ND | CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE AND WASTE FACILITIES | $479.7K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 2420 | TRACTORS, WHEELED | $348.0K | 6 | 4 | 2.3% |
| 2430 | TRACTORS, FULL TRACKED, HIGH SPEED | $346.2K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| F010 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEEDLING PRODUCTION/TRANSPLANTING | $233.3K | 5 | 1 | 1.5% |
| F999 | OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $152.9K | 3 | 3 | 1.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Ouachita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MULLENIX, JEFF A | $1.22M | 42 | 7.9% | NAICS 237310 · PSC Y1LB |
| CARL POTTER FORESTRY INC | $1.22M | 46 | 7.9% | NAICS 115310 · PSC F018 |
| CARTER, RANDY | $971.9K | 4 | 6.3% | NAICS 237310 · PSC Y1LB |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE FORESTRY | $848.2K | 27 | 5.5% | NAICS 115310 · PSC F018 |
| ABERNATHY, GERALD BACKHOE & DOZER INC | $813.4K | 38 | 5.3% | NAICS 237310 · PSC Y1LB |
| PHILPOT CONSTRUCTION INC. | $701.9K | 10 | 4.6% | NAICS 237310 · PSC Z1LB |
| GRANO REFORESTATION, INC. | $676.4K | 40 | 4.4% | NAICS 115310 · PSC F018 |
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, THE | $624.4K | 21 | 4.0% | NAICS 325510 · PSC 8010 |
| T & J CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, LLC | $583.6K | 11 | 3.8% | NAICS 237110 · PSC Y1ND |
| SIERRA FORESTRY | $560.3K | 28 | 3.6% | NAICS 115310 · PSC F018 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Ouachita 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 99.4%
Small-business share 14.4%
Set-aside share 20.5%
Average action value $20.5K
Largest recorded action $963.8K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Ouachita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127A8620C0006 | HEITNER, TIMOTHY | Apr 19, 2024 | -$509 | 561720 | S208 | FOREST SERVICE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST |
| 127A8618F0123 | CURTIS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Jan 4, 2024 | -$2.0K | 237310 | Y1LB | FOREST SERVICE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST |
| 127A8618F0126 | CARL MCDADE CONSTRUCTION | Sep 5, 2023 | $0 | 237310 | Y1LB | FOREST SERVICE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST |
| 127A8620C0023 | DEB ENTERPRISES | Aug 7, 2023 | -$1.0K | 561720 | S201 | FOREST SERVICE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST |
| 127A8618F0121 | COVE CREEK CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Aug 2, 2023 | -$2.0K | 237310 | Y1LB | FOREST SERVICE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST |
| 127A8618F0133 | STANDRIDGE BULLDOZING INC | Jul 17, 2023 | -$0 | 237310 | Y1LB | FOREST SERVICE OUACHITA 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 Ouachita National Forest represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$15.42M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 753 contract actions and an average action value of $20.5K 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 99.4% 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 F018. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.