Cary L. Williams

Cary L. Williams serves as a Contracting Officer for the Region 4 Intermountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the acquisition of critical support services essential to federal land stewardship. His portfolio centers on securing real estate leasing, facility maintenance, and infrastructure-related services that enable forest health initiatives, wildfire resilience programs, and public access enhancements. Williams ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s operational priorities, including aviation logistics, facility leasing, and land-based construction support. He plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that uphold fiscal responsibility and regulatory integrity. Williams maintains professional relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in real estate leasing and building maintenance services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering turnkey facility management solutions, including property leasing, environmental compliance, and minor construction modifications. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. His set-aside preferences reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 28.6% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including both 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, demonstrating a preference for market-driven solutions while still actively promoting small business participation in eligible categories. Williams specializes in NAICS 531120 and 531190, focusing on the leasing of nonresidential and other real estate properties, as well as NAICS 238320 for painting and wall covering services. His technical expertise lies in procuring facility infrastructure and maintenance services that sustain federal forest service operations, including ranger stations, visitor centers, and administrative facilities. He brings deep knowledge of federal real property management and the unique constraints of acquiring services in remote, environmentally sensitive locations.