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Anita Meier serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where she plays a critical role in securing time-sensitive logistical and operational resources to support wildland fire response and all-hazard incident management. Her responsibilities include executing rapid acquisitions for mobile command units, heavy equipment, water systems, temporary housing, and specialized technical services essential to field operations across national forests and grasslands. She operates under emergency and expedited contracting authorities to ensure incident management teams receive mission-critical support with minimal delay, aligning procurement actions with the agency’s imperative for agility and resilience in high-stakes environments. Anita collaborates with a diverse network of vendors, including small businesses, specialized contractors, and regional service providers capable of mobilizing quickly under dynamic conditions. Her working relationships are built on proven responsiveness, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and the ability to deliver scalable solutions in austere or remote locations. She frequently engages with contractors experienced in incident support logistics, emergency infrastructure deployment, and technical services tailored to wildland firefighting operations. Anita demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 64% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.4% designated for HUBZone firms. Her procurement patterns prioritize small business participation, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining the quality and readiness required for life-safety missions. She consistently leverages set-asides to foster community-based resilience and regional economic development in incident-prone areas. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 113110 (Timber Tract Operations), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting her expertise in acquiring land management support, infrastructure remediation, and incident-specific technical consulting. She routinely procures services related to fireline construction, temporary utilities, heavy equipment operation, and emergency logistics coordination, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of wildland incident response.