DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FOREST SERVICE

General Information
We've changed the way we do business!   Important changes affecting the way the Forest Service does business with it's contractors and vendors have taken place. These changes affect the way solicitation and award information is made available for review, a faster method of payments, and an overall greater dependence on the Internet and electronic methods of doing business. The document "Important Contractor Information" outlines some of these changes, as well as some of the links to other government websites. The "Doing Business with Us" brochure provides more detailed information concerning the steps you need to take to access our solicitations.

As of October 1, 2003, the Federal Acquisition Regulations now require all contractors to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of any contract or agreement. To register, simply click on this link -> Central Contractor Registration. Follow the instructions on the left side of the page which this link brings up.

The Lake States Acquisition Team, headquartered in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, currently provides shared services for contracting and acquisition services to the following units:

• Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Park Falls and Rhinelander, Wisconsin
• Hiawatha National Forest - Escanaba, Michigan
• Huron-Manistee National Forest - Cadillac, Michigan
• Ottawa National Forest - Ironwood, Michigan

To contact the Lake States Acquisition Team:

Advanced Acquisition Plan (AAP)
These spreadsheets are updated daily to present projects available on the Chequamegon-Nicolet, Hiawatha, Huron-Manistee, and the Ottawa National Forests. Please contact Forest representatives for further information.

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF: Candy Marquart, 715-362-1187, or Anita Meier 715-762-5163.
Hiawatha NF: Linda Dalgord, 906-789-3316
Huron-Manistee NF: Joan Strzelecki, 231-775-5023, ext. 8708
Ottawa NF: Cathy Ansami, 906-932-1330, ext. 340

Contract Solicitations
Many pre-solicitation notices, project packages, and award notices are posted electronically. Please refer to www.fbo.gov . Refer to "user guides" on their website for information on navigation.