Brett Barry

Brett Barry serves as a secondary procurement contact within the Payette National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain critical infrastructure across remote Idaho wilderness areas. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract execution for civil works and specialty trade projects. His responsibilities include aligning procurement activities with operational needs for access roads, airstrips, sanitation systems, and ranger station upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship goals. He routinely interfaces with field engineers and resource managers to translate technical requirements into solicitation packages, focusing on timely and resilient infrastructure delivery. Barry maintains a consistent working relationship with LEVI PAKUER, the agency’s primary contractor for infrastructure maintenance and specialty construction tasks. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established, locally rooted vendors with demonstrated expertise in remote-site operations and environmental compliance. These partnerships are built on reliability, responsiveness, and familiarity with the unique logistical challenges of forested terrain, fostering long-term collaboration over transactional engagements. His procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business objectives, as 100% of his assigned acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity within rural and underserved communities, prioritizing small business participation without reliance on other socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, though awardees often qualify through multiple certifications. Barry’s technical focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), reflecting his domain expertise in transportation infrastructure, erosion control, and site-specific utility installations. He procures services including gravel road rehabilitation, drainage system upgrades, septic system maintenance, and temporary access solutions—all tailored to the rugged, ecologically sensitive environments managed by the Payette National Forest.