Allen J Powers

Allen J. Powers serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the agency’s stewardship of national forests and grasslands. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on infrastructure resilience, operational support, and emergency response capabilities in remote and rugged environments. His responsibilities include full lifecycle procurement—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Forest Service’s strategic priorities in wildfire mitigation, ecological restoration, and facility maintenance. Mr. Powers maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of construction, staffing, medical services, and technology solutions tailored to the unique operational demands of federal land management. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and rapid response capacity, particularly for mission-essential services in underserved and high-risk areas. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mr. Powers consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of his awards designated for small businesses. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, fostering opportunities for small and disadvantaged firms while ensuring competitive, capable vendor pools. His approach aligns with federal mandates to enhance diversity and resilience in the contractor base. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), with significant activity in specialty trade contracting and infrastructure maintenance. He also procures specialized services in highway construction and technical equipment manufacturing, reflecting the agency’s need for integrated facility and environmental support systems in challenging terrains.