Chad Atwood

Chad Atwood serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the USDA Forest Service-spoc Software, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure the resilience and sustainability of national forests and grasslands. In this role, he provides technical oversight and contract administration for civil engineering, land management, and environmental remediation services. His responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and verifying deliverables related to forest infrastructure, hazardous tree removal, reforestation, and site preparation. Atwood’s procurement focus centers on mission-critical services that enhance ecological integrity and public safety, aligning closely with the Forest Service’s strategic priorities in sustainable land stewardship. Atwood maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a primary contractor delivering site development and forestry support services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing proven expertise in forested land management. He collaborates closely with contractors to ensure adherence to environmental standards, safety protocols, and operational timelines, fostering a collaborative oversight model grounded in technical accountability and regulatory compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Atwood exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring all acquisitions are reserved for small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate, agency-aligned commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the forestry services sector and reinforcing the federal government’s socioeconomic contracting goals. His portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small businesses capable of delivering specialized forestry support. His procurement activity is narrowly focused on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing services such as forest road maintenance, erosion control, prescribed burn support, and reforestation site preparation. Atwood’s technical expertise lies in managing contracts for ecological restoration and land management infrastructure, ensuring that all procurements align with the Forest Service’s science-based stewardship objectives.