Carmen R Gallegos

Carmen R. Gallegos serves as a Procurement Technician at the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 3 Southwestern Regional Office, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain forest infrastructure and public land stewardship. In this role, she facilitates the acquisition of critical services and goods essential to trail and road maintenance, water and sewer system integrity, and visitor facility operations. Her responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, coordinating with technical stakeholders, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and managing the contract award and administration lifecycle for a diverse range of civil works and environmental support contracts. Gallegos maintains a consistent working relationship with GERMRIP LLC, a key contractor providing specialized forestry support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships that align with the agency’s operational needs, particularly in infrastructure resilience and land management support. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure technical compliance, timely delivery, and adherence to environmental and safety standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gallegos prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions designated for small businesses. She also frequently utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and fostering equitable access to federal opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to forestry support activities, engineering services, and temporary staffing, reflecting the agency’s reliance on technical expertise in land management, civil engineering, and operational logistics. She routinely procures services such as vegetation management, environmental assessments, facility maintenance, and real estate appraisal support, showcasing a deep understanding of the technical domains critical to sustainable forest stewardship.