Alfort Belin III

Al Belin serves as Regional Procurement Program Manager for the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical services that support ecological restoration, wildfire resilience, and public land infrastructure maintenance. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s priorities in habitat preservation, invasive species control, and recreational facility upkeep. Belin manages a diverse portfolio of professional, technical, and environmental services, primarily focused on remediation, geospatial analysis, and specialized engineering support. His work directly enables field operations across national forests and grasslands, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services that sustain public land health and safety. Belin cultivates strategic partnerships with a range of vendors, including environmental consulting firms, geospatial service providers, and technical contractors specializing in ecological monitoring and infrastructure support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in environmental remediation, aerial surveying, and forest management systems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize mission outcomes over transactional exchanges. Belin’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, dedicating 14.3% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring that qualified small businesses have equitable access to opportunities without compromising operational needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), reflecting his domain expertise in environmental cleanup, data-driven forest analytics, and precision land management. He also procures specialized aircraft components under NAICS 336413 to support aerial surveillance and firefighting operations. Belin’s technical acumen spans ecological systems, remote sensing, and infrastructure maintenance, positioning him as a key enabler of the Forest Service’s stewardship mission.