Bonnie Gilbert

Bonnie Gilbert serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where she plays a critical role in acquiring goods and services essential to the agency’s mission of managing national forests and grasslands. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurements, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on supporting operational readiness, ecological restoration, and emergency response in remote and rugged terrains. Her portfolio primarily includes professional, scientific, and technical services that enable forest health initiatives, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. Gilbert ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting decisions with the agency’s strategic priorities in environmental stewardship and public safety. Gilbert maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of 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 preference for specialized service providers in IT support, workforce staffing, and technical consulting, particularly those capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under demanding field conditions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements, fostering collaborative relationships with firms experienced in federal environmental and emergency response operations. Her set-aside preferences show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she consistently utilizes the 8(a) program for 11.8% of acquisitions, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission needs. This balance reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities, ensuring competitive rigor while supporting disadvantaged business enterprises where appropriate. Gilbert’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her leadership in acquiring IT systems, data analytics, and digital infrastructure to support forest management. She also procures services under NAICS 541618 (Management Consulting) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), indicating expertise in operational planning and technical advisory support. Her domain knowledge spans information technology, workforce logistics, and environmental compliance services critical to federal land management.