Adam Garrison

Adam K. Garrison serves as a Facilities Engineer with the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where he plays a critical role in enabling rapid deployment of infrastructure and operational support during wildland fire and all-hazard incidents. His responsibilities include evaluating technical requirements, developing acquisition strategies, and overseeing the procurement of temporary facilities, utility systems, and field infrastructure essential to incident command operations. He works closely with field teams to translate mission-critical needs into precise solicitation requirements for mobile command units, water supply systems, temporary housing, and site-specific construction services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and incident response timelines. Garrison maintains strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of small business contractors specializing in emergency response infrastructure. He regularly collaborates with firms capable of mobilizing rapidly under dynamic conditions, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in remote-site construction, modular facility deployment, and emergency utility installation. His procurement approach emphasizes agility, reliability, and scalability, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who can deliver turnkey solutions under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions across national forests and grasslands. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Garrison consistently directs over 95% of his acquisitions toward Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring robust engagement with HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity, creating meaningful opportunities for disadvantaged businesses to support national incident response efforts while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 238210 (electrical installation), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 238190 (building exterior and foundation work), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC systems), with additional emphasis on 237990 (heavy civil engineering). He specializes in procuring field-ready infrastructure that supports temporary operations in austere environments, demonstrating deep expertise in site preparation, utility integration, and emergency construction standards required for federal incident management.