Bradley B Higley

Bradley B. Higley serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service, responsible for managing contracts that support critical infrastructure and operational resilience across national forests and grasslands. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to maintain ecological integrity and public safety in remote, high-risk environments. Higley specializes in acquisition planning and contract execution for construction and maintenance services, with a primary focus on roofing and weatherproofing systems essential to protecting federal facilities, fire stations, and ranger outposts. His procurement activities are strategically aligned with emergency preparedness and long-term infrastructure sustainability goals. Higley 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 blend of specialized construction, medical support, and technical services tailored to the unique demands of field operations. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in remote-site logistics, rapid-response maintenance, and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. These relationships are cultivated through repeat engagements and performance-based evaluations. Higley demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, ensuring opportunities for small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. This approach reinforces the Forest Service’s broader equity goals and enhances community resilience through local economic engagement. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), reflecting a specialized domain expertise in weather-resistant infrastructure systems. He procures commercial and custom roofing solutions, waterproofing membranes, and related installation services designed to withstand extreme weather, heavy snow loads, and wildfire exposure. His technical understanding of building envelope integrity ensures that federal facilities remain operational under harsh environmental conditions.