Amie Owens

Amie Owens serves as a key procurement professional within the Ouachita National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health, infrastructure resilience, and public safety through strategic acquisitions. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts essential to land management operations, including construction, maintenance, and environmental compliance services. Her work ensures that critical field operations—ranging from trail and road infrastructure to facility upkeep—are executed in alignment with federal environmental regulations and operational priorities. Owens typically handles competitive solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on projects that require technical expertise in civil works, environmental services, and equipment procurement. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Owens routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses certified under multiple socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for collaboration with local and regional firms capable of delivering specialized services in remote, ecologically sensitive environments. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and adaptability to seasonal operational demands. Owens demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 83.3% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower local enterprises and promote economic development within the Ouachita region. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, consistently channeling opportunities to small businesses without favoring any single category, thereby enhancing competition and community resilience. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (highway and bridge construction), reflecting the need for durable transportation infrastructure in forested terrain. She also procures janitorial services (561720), specialized equipment such as agricultural machinery (333111), truck trailers (336212), and navigation systems (334511) to support field operations. This technical diversity underscores her expertise in managing mission-critical acquisitions that blend civil engineering, logistics, and environmental stewardship.