Witt Hardwoods

Witt Hardwoods Owner Division is a for-profit small business manufacturer and service provider located in Arcadia, California, primarily serving the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. The company specializes in providing vehicles, equipment, personnel, and specialized services to support wildland fire suppression, emergency response, and forest management operations, with a particular focus on Regions 5 (Pacific Southwest) and 6 (Pacific Northwest). Registered in SAM.gov since August 14, 2008, Witt Hardwoods operates as a sole proprietorship and has demonstrated a robust capability to deliver critical resources during emergency incidents.

The company has secured multiple federal contract awards, predominantly from the USDA Forest Service, with contract values ranging from $2,858.05 to $59,196.88. These delivery order contracts are typically firm fixed-price and do not utilize specific set-aside designations. Witt Hardwoods provides a diverse range of goods and services, including pickup trucks, stake side trucks, vans, SUVs, heavy equipment like dozers and excavators, chainsaw repair services, and certified vehicle operators. The contracts support various operational needs, such as transporting personnel, maintaining equipment, and facilitating field maintenance during wildfires and other critical incidents. Each contract demonstrates the company's versatility in supporting forest management and emergency response efforts across different geographic regions.

Witt Hardwoods holds four primary Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the USDA Forest Service, each valued at $250,000 and set aside for total small businesses. These IDCs cover specialized services including mobile chainsaw repair service trailers, vehicles with drivers, and heavy equipment deployment for Regions 5 and 6. The contracts, awarded between 2021 and 2024, have ultimate completion dates ranging from May 2024 to April 2029. The IDCs enable the Forest Service to quickly access reliable transportation, equipment, staffing, and field maintenance resources from local small businesses during emergencies. Task orders under these IDVs have supported various operational needs, from providing repair services to deploying equipment and personnel for fire suppression and all-hazard incident response.