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PSC F003: Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (410+ Bids Open)

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PSC F003: Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC F003 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression).

Product and Service Code (PSC) F003 — Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio F — Natural Resources & Environmental Services managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) under the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Codes Manual. Across federal agencies, contracting officers obligate approximately $1.9 Billion annually under PSC F003, with 410+ Bids active solicitations, pre-solicitation notices, and task order RFQs circulating on SAM.gov and agency e-Buy portals. While a 6-digit NAICS code defines a contractor's overall industry and Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard, PSC F003 specifies the exact service (fire suppression) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC F003 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 922160 (Fire Protection), which carries an SBA small business size standard of $34.0 Million (Wildland Fire / Forestry). Major buying commands—led by Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service) (72% of spend), Department of the Interior (BLM / NPS / BIA / USFWS) (23%), and Department of Defense (4%)—use PSC F003 to categorize statements of work encompassing Wildland Fire Suppression Type 2/3/4/6 Engines, Water Tenders, Tactical Tenders & Dozers; 20-Person Type 2 IA Hand Crews, Faller Modules, Aerial Firefighting & Helitack Support; and Incident Base Camp Mobile Kitchens, Shower Units, Potable Water & Handwashing Trailers. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC F003 with NAICS 922160 is critical because many agencies filter dynamic small business searches, GSA e-Buy distributions, and historical FPDS incumbent spend analyses by PSC rather than NAICS alone. Procurement teams issuing awards under PSC F003 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as USFS VIPR / DOI BLM. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC F003 competitions to certified small businesses—including 8(a) Business Development participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone firms. Offerors responding to PSC F003 RFPs must demonstrate strict compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, deliverable quality standards, and supply-chain or labor regulations. For contractors expanding across both federal and state/local (SLED) markets, PSC F003 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 990-42 (Fire and Safety Equipment Inspection, Testing, and Charging Services) used by state procurement portals, municipal purchasing departments, public universities, and K-12 school districts. InTandem's automated government contracting platform continuously monitors live SAM.gov notices tagged with PSC F003 alongside matching state and local NIGP 990-42 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC F003

  • Wildland Fire Suppression Type 2/3/4/6 Engines, Water Tenders, Tactical Tenders & Dozers
  • 20-Person Type 2 IA Hand Crews, Faller Modules, Aerial Firefighting & Helitack Support
  • Incident Base Camp Mobile Kitchens, Shower Units, Potable Water & Handwashing Trailers
  • Presuppression Firebreak Construction, Prescribed Fire Support & WUI Fuels Mitigation
  • Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination Compliance & Collective Bargaining (CBA) Admin
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS / Maximo / Builder) Work Order Tracking
  • 24/7 Emergency Trouble Call Dispatch, Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Quality Control Inspections
  • EPA Green Purchasing, OSHA Workplace Safety & Installation Access Security Badging

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC F003

  • Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service): $1.37 Billion (72% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of the Interior (BLM / NPS / BIA / USFWS): $435 Million (23% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Defense: $75 Million (4% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • USFS VIPR / DOI BLM (GSA Multiple Award Schedule / Best-in-Class Vehicle): Primary pre-competed federal contract vehicle used by contracting officers to issue RFQs and task orders under PSC F003.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC F003) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC F003.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service) and Department of the Interior (BLM / NPS / BIA / USFWS) where PSC F003 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC F003 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code F003 cover?

PSC F003 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio F — Natural Resources & Environmental Services. Federal agencies use PSC F003 to classify procurements for Wildland Fire Suppression Type 2/3/4/6 Engines, Water Tenders, Tactical Tenders & Dozers, 20-Person Type 2 IA Hand Crews, Faller Modules, Aerial Firefighting & Helitack Support, and Incident Base Camp Mobile Kitchens, Shower Units, Potable Water & Handwashing Trailers.

What is the difference between PSC F003 and NAICS 922160?

NAICS 922160 (Fire Protection) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard ($34.0 Million (Wildland Fire / Forestry)). PSC F003 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression) identifies the specific service (fire suppression) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC F003 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $1.9 Billion per year under PSC F003, led by Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service) ($1.37 Billion), Department of the Interior (BLM / NPS / BIA / USFWS) ($435 Million), and Department of Defense ($75 Million), with roughly 410+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC F003?

Procurements under PSC F003 are frequently routed through USFS VIPR / DOI BLM, alongside agency-specific IDIQ contracts and open-market solicitations published directly on SAM.gov.

What is the State & Local (SLED) NIGP code equivalent for PSC F003?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC F003 is NIGP 990-42 (Fire and Safety Equipment Inspection, Testing, and Charging Services).

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