Brian Heeringa

Brian Heeringa serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Forest Service’s CSA East 7 unit, responsible for managing acquisitions that support the stewardship and operational integrity of national forest lands. His role centers on securing environmental consulting services essential to ecosystem management, compliance, and public land access, ensuring that contracting activities align with the agency’s mission of sustainable resource stewardship. He typically handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under FAR Part 16, focusing on performance-based requirements that demand technical expertise in environmental assessment, habitat restoration, and regulatory compliance. Heeringa collaborates with a network of qualified environmental consultants and specialized small businesses, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on technical proficiency and regulatory alignment. While no specific contractors are identified in current award data, his procurement patterns reflect a consistent preference for firms with demonstrated experience in forest ecology, wetland delineation, NEPA documentation, and cultural resource management. His working relationships emphasize responsiveness, compliance rigor, and the ability to deliver field-based services across diverse and often remote terrains. Heeringa’s contracting activity is fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic inclusion and workforce development within the environmental services sector. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of equitable opportunity and community engagement. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, which encompasses ecological surveys, environmental impact analyses, fire management planning, and invasive species control. Heeringa’s expertise lies in procuring technically complex, science-driven services that require specialized certifications and field-based execution, ensuring that Forest Service operations remain compliant, resilient, and aligned with federal environmental mandates.