Ava Pierce

Ava Pierce supports the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship through strategic procurement of critical services that sustain forest health and infrastructure resilience. While her formal title is not specified, her procurement activities center on acquiring technical and construction services aligned with the agency’s priorities in wildfire mitigation, watershed protection, and ecological restoration. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning forestry support, water and sewer infrastructure, and specialized facility services, ensuring acquisitions align with federal regulations and agency sustainability goals. Her work directly enables field operations by securing the logistical and engineering capabilities necessary for land management and habitat restoration. Pierce maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, firms known for their expertise in ecological contracting, technical support, and site development within sensitive natural environments. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal land management contexts, often engaging contractors who combine technical proficiency with environmental compliance knowledge. These partnerships are cultivated through competitive, transparent processes that prioritize performance, safety, and ecological integrity. A strong commitment to small business participation defines her contracting approach, with 66.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within rural and underserved communities while leveraging the agility and local expertise of small firms. Her pattern of awarding contracts without set-asides—accounting for the remaining one-third—demonstrates flexibility to meet mission-critical needs while maintaining robust small business inclusion. Her primary NAICS focus areas—115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), and 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services)—reveal a unique blend of ecological, infrastructure, and operational support procurement. She specializes in acquiring prescribed fire support, erosion control systems, and facility maintenance services critical to remote forest stations, underscoring her technical fluency in both environmental and facility management domains.