Top USDA support activities for forestry contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $955.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 115310, up 11.2% from $859.0M in the preceding 12 months. 1,998 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 468 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top USDA contractors for NAICS 115310
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grayback Forestry, Inc. | $22.8M | $24.0M | 2.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Patrick Environmental Inc | $21.5M | $25.7M | 2.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. | $18.0M | $18.2M | 1.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Miller Timber Services, Inc. | $16.6M | $14.2M | 1.7% | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Pacific Oasis Inc | $12.7M | $15.0M | 1.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Imperial Forestry, Incorporated | $12.7M | $7.6M | 1.3% | ▲ 9 |
| 7 | West Coast Reforestation Inc | $12.0M | $10.6M | 1.2% | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | North Pacific Forestry, Inc. | $10.6M | $8.2M | 1.1% | ▲ 6 |
| 9 | Pacific Ridgeline Forestry LLC | $10.6M | $5.5M | 1.1% | ▲ 13 |
| 10 | Axsus Enterprises LLC | $10.1M | $3.9M | 1.1% | ▲ 23 |
| 11 | Alta Pacific Fire Fighting, LLC | $9.7M | $8.4M | 1.0% | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | New South Associates, Inc. | $9.0M | $589K | 0.9% | ▲ 282 |
| 13 | Peterson Timber, Inc. | $8.9M | $905K | 0.9% | ▲ 173 |
| 14 | Blue Mountain Fire Suppression Incorporated | $8.8M | $9.5M | 0.9% | ▼ 4 |
| 15 | G E Forestry, Inc | $8.5M | $1.7M | 0.9% | ▲ 70 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- New South Associates, Inc.$589K → $9.0M (+$8.4M) · now #12
- Peterson Timber, Inc.$905K → $8.9M (+$8.0M) · now #13
- G E Forestry, Inc$1.7M → $8.5M (+$6.9M) · now #15
Largest declines
- CPM Development Corporation$23.3M → $922K (−$22.4M) · now #210
- Brink Brothers Inc.$16.0M → $1.2M (−$14.8M) · now #155
- Forest Fitness LLC$6.3M → $0 (−$6.3M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
314 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart Little Construction LLC | Jul 27, 2026 | $3.8M |
| Wildfire Water Solutions, Inc. | Aug 16, 2026 | $2.4M |
| Smokeys Helping Hand, LLC. | Jul 24, 2026 | $2.0M |
| Golden Eagles Fire Co. | Jul 10, 2026 | $1.9M |
| Pacific Building & Engineering Inc | Sep 24, 2026 | $1.6M |
| Harkness Contracting, Inc. | May 13, 2026 | $1.4M |
| Fenix Resources LLC | Jul 15, 2026 | $1.2M |
| Unlimited Land Services and Restoration LLC | Jul 28, 2026 | $1.2M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | $954.1M | $858.2M | Up $95.9M (11.2%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $626K | $622K | Up $4K (0.7%) |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | $254K | $186K | Up $67K (36.1%) |
| Department of Agriculture | $192K | $0 | New |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12363N23F4316 | SAN Joaquin Forest Products, LLC MUSHROOM STEWARDSHIP IRSC VALUE OF PRODUCT=NO STEWARDSHIP CREDITS (NON-MONETARY CREDITS) WILL BE EARNED AT THIS TIME. VALUE OF SERVICE=$5,215,906.00 TOTAL VALUE OF… | $5.3M | Dec 1, 2026 |
| 12363N23F4192 | Black Knight Enterprises Inc TRINITY STEWARDSHIP IRSC -12363N23F4192 $4,500.00 TOTAL TIMBER VALUE APPLIED $12,902,985.85TOTAL APPROPRIATED DOLLARS $12,907,485.85 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE COR: TIM RITCHEY… | $13.0M | Dec 18, 2026 |
| 12363N23F4208 | MR. Tree, Inc. HOLIDAY FARM IRSC - CALL ORDER 12363N23F4208 R6 PNW STEWARDSHIP BPA 12363N23A4271 R6-OR WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, MCKENZIE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT COR: GALEN ANDERSON | $7.6M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 12363N23F4227 | Peterson Timber, Inc. PLASKETT-KELLER STEWARDSHIP IRSC -12363N23F4227 $7,235,112.00 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE COR: JASON CUSHMAN JASON.CUSHMAN@USDA.GOV PERFORMANCE PERIOD FOR AWARDED ITEMS:… | $8.1M | Dec 1, 2027 |
| 12363N26F4025 | New South Associates, Inc. PERFORM ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEYS ACROSS 30,000 ACRES IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE HELENE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PROJECTS | $8.1M | Dec 3, 2027 |
| 12363N23C4020 | TWC Corp GO BIG G-Z STEWARDSHIP IRSC FREMONT-WINEMA NF, CHILOQUIN RD LEAD APSO: CURTIS YOCUM PRIMARY COR: JASON RAABE | $14.3M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| 12363N24C4012 | Omalley Brothers Corp RIVBULIO LOW ELEVATION IRSC -12363N24C4012 $6,137,508.00 MEMALOOSE/HILLOCKBURN PROJECT AREA TOTAL $4,686,896.00 FISH CREEK PROJECT AREA TOTAL $10,824,404.00 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE… | $11.0M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| 12363N24C4010 | Brink Brothers Inc. RIVBULIO HIGH ELEVATION IRSC -12363N24C4010 $3,914,452.91 BULL COMPLEX PROJECT AREA TOTAL $3,979,805.39 OLALLIE PROJECT AREA TOTAL $7,894,258.33 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE COR: ALEXIS… | $7.9M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| 12363N23F4186 | J. W. Bamford, Inc. PSW/R5 STEWARDSHIP BPA - PIKE IRSC BPA CALL FEATHER RIVER RD; PLUMAS NF STEWARDSHIP VALUE OF SERVICE: $5,740,374 VALUE OF PRODUCT: $385,406.99 (75% OF $513,875,98) TOTAL CONTRACT… | $5.4M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| 12363N24F4301 | Sierra Forest Products GIGANTEA IRSC -12363N24F4301 $6,020.00 TOTAL TIMBER VALUE APPLIED $3,185,890.57 TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE APPLIED $3,191,910.57 TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE COR: ERIC OEFLER… | $5.4M | Dec 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 115310?
In the latest 12 months, Grayback Forestry, Inc. ($22.8M), Patrick Environmental Inc ($21.5M), Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. ($18.0M) received the most USDA obligations for support activities for forestry.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 13.2% of positive obligations, and Grayback Forestry, Inc. alone held 2.4%. 314 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 115310 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 12363N23F4316 (SAN Joaquin Forest Products, LLC, $5.3M obligated), ending Dec 1, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$8.3MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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