Brian Dick

Brian Dick serves as Area Manager for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, overseeing procurement activities aligned with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological restoration and sustainable land management. In this role, he manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions supporting wildfire risk reduction, invasive species control, prescribed burning operations, and infrastructure maintenance across federal forest lands. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for field-level services and equipment critical to forest health and public safety, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship objectives. He works closely with field biologists, fire management teams, and engineering staff to translate operational needs into actionable procurement strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Brian Dick maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized ecological restoration firms, forestry equipment suppliers, and technology service providers. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that align with the Forest Service’s operational rhythms and seasonal work cycles, particularly in remote, high-risk wildfire zones. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in ecological services, wildland firefighting support, and rural infrastructure maintenance. Brian Dick demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 60% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone and SDVOSB programs, reflecting the agency’s dedication to economic development in rural communities. His approach supports workforce development and regional economic resilience through targeted socioeconomic contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 111940 (Hay Farming), which supports fuel reduction and vegetation management through grazing and biomass control; NAICS 518210 for remote monitoring and data infrastructure; and NAICS 334220 for communication systems used in field operations. These categories reflect his technical expertise in integrating ecological services with modern operational technology to enhance forest resilience and response capabilities.