Brenda Matlock

Brenda Matlock serves as a key procurement professional within the Willamette National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health, ecological resilience, and infrastructure integrity. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, trail and road maintenance, and habitat conservation projects. Her work ensures that contracting activities align with federal environmental mandates and operational needs, facilitating timely delivery of services critical to public land stewardship. She routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and sustainable resource management. Matlock maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Brink Brothers Inc., Granite Commercial Service LLC, Project RAM Innovations LLC, and Peak Environmental LLC. These partners specialize in forest restoration, heavy equipment operations, environmental consulting, and hazardous fuel reduction services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical alignment with ecological objectives, fostering reliable, mission-critical support across the National Forest System. Her contracting activity is fully aligned with small business set-aside preferences, with 100% of her acquisitions structured under the FAR 19.5 Small Business Set-Aside program. This reflects a strong institutional commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in environmental services, forestry, and land management. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while maintaining high standards of service delivery. While NAICS data is not currently available, her procurement focus clearly centers on environmental restoration, forest management, and infrastructure maintenance services. She regularly sources specialized services such as prescribed burning, invasive species control, erosion control, and trail construction—domains requiring technical knowledge of silviculture, wildlife habitat enhancement, and federal land use regulations. Her expertise lies at the intersection of ecological science and public procurement, ensuring contracts deliver both environmental and operational outcomes.