Anthony J Fontana

Anthony J. Fontana serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of managing and restoring the nation’s forest and grassland ecosystems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on infrastructure resilience, ecological restoration, and emergency response operations in remote and rugged environments. His acquisitions span construction, technical consulting, and specialized support services essential to maintaining operational readiness on federal lands, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical, time-sensitive procurements that align with wildfire mitigation and invasive species control priorities. Fontana maintains consistent working relationships with key 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, workforce staffing, medical support, and technology integration services, indicating a strategic reliance on vendors capable of delivering specialized, on-site capabilities across dispersed federal properties. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal land management environments and the ability to operate under challenging logistical conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Fontana consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 56% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity and enhancing competition among small, community-based contractors. His socioeconomic contracting strategy aligns with federal goals to increase small business access to federal procurement opportunities, particularly in underserved and rural regions where Forest Service operations are concentrated. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), indicating deep expertise in civil infrastructure and field-based ecological services. He also regularly procures technical consulting under 541690 and specialized roofing and heavy engineering services, demonstrating a broad technical understanding of land management operations and the engineering demands of maintaining infrastructure in sensitive natural environments.