Purchase Order 1240BD24P0033

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6), awarded a $231,380 labor-hour purchase order to Aquatic Contracting LLC, a small disadvantaged business based in Portland, Oregon, for the Wind River Watershed Restoration Phase 1 project in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. The contract, set aside for total small business, is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026, with performance taking place in Vancouver, Washington. The project focuses on enhancing salmon habitat for the endangered Lower Columbia Steelhead by implementing large woody debris placement and stream restoration activities designed to improve pool quality, stabilize streambanks, and enhance water quality conditions in the Upper Wind River Watershed near Amboy, Washington.

The restoration work will employ specialized equipment including excavators and grapple skidders to strategically place woody material throughout the river system. Aquatic Contracting, which has been registered in SAM.gov since 2003 and holds three significant Blanket Purchase Agreements with the Forest Service valued at up to $50 million for integrated resources and restoration services, is well-positioned to execute this environmental restoration effort. The Forest Service will monitor contractor performance against established quality assurance and surveillance standards throughout the project duration, ensuring the work meets specified ecological and engineering requirements for this critical habitat restoration initiative.