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USDA Forest Service CSA East 8 (124447): construction & facilities contracts
Also called: USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$14,091
The middle of 18 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $6.3k and $45.5k.
Typical number of bids
2
Median bids per award, reported for 12 of 12 competed awards. 42% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
83%
Share of the 18 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle construction & facilities award from USDA Forest Service CSA East 8 was $14.1k (FY2021-FY2025, 18 priced awards).
- That is 73% lower than the median for all construction & facilities work nationwide ($52.8k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 2 offers (reported for 12 of 12).
- 42% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- Small businesses won 83% of priced awards.
- Tip 61% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
- Tip The typical award drew only 2 bids. Less competition can mean a better chance for a new bidder.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 7 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 3 | – |
| FY2022 | 1 | – |
| FY2023 | 0 | – |
| FY2024 | 7 | $36,800 |
| FY2025 | 7 | $9,360 |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 1 | – |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $14,091
Recent awards
The latest 19 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | FPL B50 Water Restoration Cleanup Services & Environmental Remediation 12444726F0006 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Bachmann Construction Company, Inc. | $3,535 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Bent Creek Experimental Forest-Infrastructure Repairs Resulting from Hurricane Helene 12444725F0031 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Dot Construction, Inc | $331,176 | 6 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Sep 24, 2025 | FPL Clean Agent and Halon System Testing Services 2025 12444725P0018 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Secure Fire & Safety, LLC | $5,238 | 2 | Competed Open to all |
| Sep 19, 2025 | SRS Auburn HVAC Preventative Maintenance: This Project Is to Establish a Preventative Maintenance Contract for the George W. Andrews Forestry Science Laboratory's HVAC Systems (Mechanical and Controls). 12444725P0019 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | LSG Management, LLC | $11,700 | 21 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Southern Research Station, Athens Ga - North Building DDC Controller Replacement 12444725P0022 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Facility Controls Group, Inc. | $157,870 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Conduct Annual Testing of Twenty-Five (25) Backflow Prevention Assemblies at the Forest Products Laboratory Campus in Madison, WI. Ensure Compliance with Wisconsin State Regulations, Local Plumbing Codes, and Health Standards to Protect the Potable 12444725P0016 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Monona Plumbing and Fire Protection, Inc. | $2,730 | 1 | Competed Small business |
| Jul 8, 2025 | HEF Janitorial 12444725P0011 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | C Clean Corp | $9,360 | 15 | Competed Small business |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Conduct Preventive Maintenance Services of the Boiler That Includes Shutting Down Boilers, Removing Burners, Cleaning Heat Exchangers, and with New Gaskets, Replacing and Checking All Safeties for Proper Operation. As Well As CH 12444725P0007 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Mechanical Cooling Services, LLC | $2,900 | 1 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Replace DDC Controller Integrator #4 and Associated Equipment for 29 Rooms. 12444724P0016 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. | $79,600 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Forestry Technician Task Order Surveying in Nacogdoches, TX per SOW and Separately Attached Wage Determination 1977-1427, 22 Jul 24, Rev 70. 12444724F0020 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Unified Business Solutions LLC | $33,153 | 29 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Woman-owned |
| Jul 22, 2024 | SRS HQ Front Desk Switchboard Operator/Receptionist Position, per Attached SOW and Wage Determination. 12444724F0014 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Unified Business Solutions LLC | $48,405 | 29 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Woman-owned |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Lab Technician for RTP, NC, per Attached SOW and Wage Determination. 12444724F0013 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Unified Business Solutions LLC | $9,700 | 29 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Woman-owned |
| May 31, 2024 | Athens-North Building. Replace Designated Sections of Condensate Drainage Piping and Backflow Preventer on Boiler Makeup Water Line. 12444724F0007 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Syte Corporation | $59,540 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Feb 15, 2024 | USDA-FS Janitorial Services at Research Triangle Park, Southern Research Station, Located in Durham, North Carolina. 12444724P0004 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Sage Synergy Corporation | $36,800 | 38 | Competed Small business |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Plumbing Repairs on the Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems in the Headhouse Building Located on the Forestry Sciences Laboratory Campus, Research Triangle Park, NC 27703. 12444724P0001 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance, LLC | $15,020 | 2 | Competed Small business |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Maintenance of RO and Di Water System 12444822P0026 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Evoqua Water Technologies LLC | $13,163 | 3 | Competed Open to all |
| Aug 26, 2021 | HVAC Maintenance Service Agreement 12444721P0037 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Johnson Controls Inc | $19,430 | 1 | Competed Open to all |
| Jul 29, 2021 | G4-50: One (1) Year Advantage Ultra Service Plan for (1) Galaxy 4000 12444721P0032 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Innovative Power LLC | $5,230 | 1 | Competed Open to all |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Escorting for Contractor Cleaning Services 12444721P0001 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Telrr Joint Venture, L.L.C. | $3,862 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unified Business Solutions LLC | 3 | $91,258 |
| 2 | Dot Construction, Inc | 1 | $331,176 |
| 3 | Facility Controls Group, Inc. | 1 | $157,870 |
| 4 | Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. | 1 | $79,600 |
| 5 | Syte Corporation | 1 | $59,540 |
| 6 | Sage Synergy Corporation | 1 | $36,800 |
| 7 | Johnson Controls Inc | 1 | $19,430 |
| 8 | Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance, LLC | 1 | $15,020 |
| 9 | Evoqua Water Technologies LLC | 1 | $13,163 |
| 10 | LSG Management, LLC | 1 | $11,700 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Competed 10 (56%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
- Not competed 3 (17%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 3 (17%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 2 (11%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Small business 8 (44%)
Only small businesses could bid.
- Open to all 7 (39%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- Woman-owned 3 (17%)
Reserved for woman-owned small businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB).
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12445022D0002 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 29 offers | 3 | May 14, 2027 |
| 140F0822D0033 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 139 offers | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 140F0822D0119 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 139 offers | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
Contracts ending soon
Recurring work whose current contract ends within 18 months, so the agency will likely buy it again (a "recompete"). The company doing it today is the incumbent.
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Contract ends Jan 31, 2027
Maintenance of RO and Di Water System
Incumbent: Evoqua Water Technologies LLC Buyer: USDA Forest Service CSA East 8 Value at award: $13,163
12444822P0026 on USAspending (opens in a new tab)
Other offices
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 9
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 4
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 6
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 7
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 9
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 3
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 1
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 7
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 6
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 5
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 1
Show all 30
- USDA Forest Service-SPOC SW
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 1
- USDA Forest Service-SPOC East
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 6
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 5
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 3
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 1
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 4
- USDA Forest Service-SPOC Im
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 5
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 3
- USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch
- USDA Forest Service at-Incident Management SPT Branch
- USDA Forest Service
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 5
- USDA Forest Service-SPOC NW
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