Brenda Matlock

Brenda Matlock serves as a key procurement lead within the Mount Hood National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she manages acquisitions critical to sustaining forest infrastructure and operational readiness. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts that support ecological maintenance, road and bridge resilience, and public safety initiatives. She specializes in procuring motor vehicle supplies and new parts essential for the agency’s fleet of off-road vehicles, snowplows, and utility trucks used in remote terrain, ensuring mission continuity across seasonal and emergency response cycles. Her acquisitions directly enable field crews to maintain trail systems, respond to wildfires, and uphold public access standards in one of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive forest landscapes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Matlock consistently engages with a network of specialized merchant wholesalers and regional suppliers capable of delivering certified automotive and forestry equipment parts under tight lead times. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven logistics capabilities in rural and hard-to-reach environments, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in federal supply chain compliance and just-in-time delivery for federal land management operations. Matlock maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy across all her procurements, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and prioritizing participation from small businesses, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) certified firms. This unwavering commitment ensures equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while strengthening local economies in the Pacific Northwest and building a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of federal land management. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 423120—Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing specialized automotive components, hydraulic systems, off-road tires, and maintenance kits tailored for heavy-duty forestry equipment. She ensures all procurements comply with federal specifications for durability, environmental safety, and interoperability with agency-maintained vehicle fleets, demonstrating technical proficiency in logistics and equipment lifecycle management for federal land operations.