Alix D Ellis

Alix D. Ellis serves as a Procurement Clerk for the Coronado National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain ecological resilience and public safety across southern Arizona’s forested landscapes. In this role, Ellis facilitates the acquisition of goods and services critical to infrastructure maintenance, including trail and road repairs, water system upgrades, and facility enhancements. Working within the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework, Ellis manages low-to-mid-tier procurements, ensuring compliance with documentation, sourcing, and contract administration protocols. Their work directly enables field operations by securing timely access to essential materials and contractor support, acting as a vital link between operational needs and procurement execution. Ellis maintains a consistent working relationship with HAM TUCSON LLC, a key vendor providing specialized forestry support services. This partnership reflects a pattern of engaging local and regional contractors with proven expertise in land management logistics, equipment maintenance, and environmental compliance. The procurement clerk frequently collaborates with vendors who demonstrate familiarity with federal environmental standards and on-site operational constraints, fostering reliable, mission-aligned vendor relationships built on technical competency and responsiveness. Alix Ellis demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 92.3% of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while strengthening regional economic resilience. The consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive approach to meeting agency goals for small business participation and fostering a diverse supplier base aligned with rural and community-based enterprises. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting expertise in contracting for wildfire mitigation, vegetation management, and forest health services. Additional focus areas include janitorial services (561720), construction machinery (333120), and lumber and millwork supply (423310), indicating a technical understanding of both field operations and facility maintenance needs. Ellis’s work requires precise alignment with federal environmental and safety standards, demonstrating specialized knowledge in forestry-support procurement domains.