Bruce M. Blackburn

Bruce M. Blackburn serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service – Spoc East, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and environmental support services essential to sustaining federal forest lands. His role centers on executing full-cycle procurement actions for construction, engineering, and technical support contracts that advance conservation, public access, and operational resilience. Blackburn specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions involving civil works, surveying, and forestry support activities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic infrastructure modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Blackburn maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and specialized firms in civil engineering, land surveying, and forestry operations. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory adherence. He frequently works with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions across multiple disciplines, particularly those experienced in federal environmental compliance and public land management. Blackburn demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 37% of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides. His portfolio prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, supplemented by HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. His contracting patterns align with federal goals to promote equitable access while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), each accounting for 25% of his activity, alongside 541310 (Architectural Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services). He also routinely procures support activities for forestry under NAICS 115310, indicating deep expertise in ecosystem management and land-based infrastructure. Blackburn’s work ensures that federal forest assets remain safe, functional, and resilient through technically sound, competitively awarded contracts.