Andre Dickson

Andre Dickson serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service-spoc Software, overseeing acquisitions that advance infrastructure resilience and ecological stewardship across national forests and grasslands. He manages a portfolio of construction and site development contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain civil engineering systems, remediate environmental hazards, and ensure public safety through sustainable land management. His acquisitions primarily support road and bridge maintenance, hazardous tree removal, reforestation, and site preparation activities, requiring deep technical understanding of environmental compliance, geotechnical constraints, and federal construction standards. Dickson’s role is central to translating operational needs into compliant, mission-driven contracting actions that uphold federal procurement integrity. He maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a primary contractor for complex site development and infrastructure rehabilitation projects. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, environmental expertise, and adherence to federal construction codes. Dickson engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and small business set-asides, fostering accountability and quality outcomes in high-risk, environmentally sensitive terrains. Dickson demonstrates a full commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower locally rooted firms with proven capabilities in rural and remote land management contexts. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses with experience in ecological restoration, hazardous material handling, and civil works in federally protected areas, reinforcing socioeconomic equity and regional economic development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 236118 (Residential Remodelers), reflecting a dual emphasis on public infrastructure and adaptive reuse of forest service facilities. He procures services including site grading, erosion control, culvert installation, and structural rehabilitation—all tailored to the unique challenges of federal forest lands. Dickson’s technical expertise spans environmental impact mitigation, sustainable construction practices, and compliance with NEPA and FLPMA requirements, ensuring all acquisitions align with the Forest Service’s ecological and operational priorities.