Alan Zero

Alan Zero serves as a key procurement lead within the White Mountain National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and public safety infrastructure. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical services, he ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing sustainable land management goals. His portfolio primarily encompasses support activities for forestry, including trail and facility maintenance, environmental monitoring, and habitat restoration projects. He also oversees construction-related contracts for ranger stations, access roads, and safety infrastructure, aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in environmental compliance and public access. His role bridges operational needs with federal acquisition policy, ensuring timely, lawful, and mission-aligned contract execution. Alan Zero maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors, including RELIANCE CONTRACTORS INC, AARCHER, INC., and IBK GOVERNMENT GROUP, LLC, all of which have demonstrated proven capacity in delivering forest service-specific solutions. These relationships are characterized by long-term performance reliability, technical expertise in natural resource management, and adherence to federal environmental standards. He favors vendors with prior experience in federal lands operations and prioritizes contractors capable of integrating ecological best practices into construction and maintenance activities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures. Alan Zero exhibits an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 97.6% of procurements set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, consistently prioritizing socioeconomic programs to foster economic resilience in rural communities. He actively encourages small business subcontracting and ensures compliance with small business subcontracting plans, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to equitable contracting and community-based economic development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), where he acquires services such as prescribed burning, invasive species control, and ecological monitoring. He also regularly procures highway and bridge construction (237310), electrical installations (238210), and janitorial and landscaping services (561720, 561730) to sustain ranger facilities and public recreation areas. His technical expertise centers on integrating environmental compliance with infrastructure maintenance, ensuring all acquisitions support the long-term health of the White Mountain National Forest ecosystem.