Angela Parrish

Angela Parrish serves as a key procurement lead within the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustainably manage critical forest ecosystems across the Appalachian region. She oversees the acquisition of specialized goods and services essential to habitat restoration, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience, including materials for trail construction, watershed protection systems, and forest management equipment. Her work directly enables on-the-ground land management activities by ensuring timely and compliant access to mission-critical resources, aligning procurement decisions with federal environmental and operational priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Parrish consistently engages with a network of small businesses qualified to deliver precision-engineered and environmentally compliant products. Her contracting patterns reflect deep collaboration with niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent forest service specifications, particularly in materials handling, erosion control, and low-impact construction. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory adherence, quality assurance, and sustainable sourcing practices, ensuring alignment with USDA and Forest Service environmental stewardship standards. Parrish maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across her acquisition portfolio, fully embracing FAR 19.5 guidelines to maximize economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and locally rooted enterprises. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic equity, consistently directing awards to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and WOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to community-based economic development and inclusive procurement. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing) and 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying), reflecting a technical specialization in durable, site-specific materials for road stabilization, erosion barriers, and trail foundations. She procures engineered stone aggregates, fabricated metal components, and custom-fabricated infrastructure elements designed for rugged outdoor environments, demonstrating expertise in geotechnical and forestry-applicable manufacturing standards.