Charles R. Tapia

Charles R. Tapia serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support forest health, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience across federal lands. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, engineering, and operational support services essential for maintaining remote and rugged terrain infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on timely delivery and regulatory adherence in high-stakes environmental contexts. Tapia maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized construction firms, workforce support providers, and technology-enabled service vendors, all aligned with the Forest Service’s need for responsive, on-the-ground capabilities. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical competence, and proven performance in challenging field environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A defining feature of Tapia’s contracting activity is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, ensuring that contracting opportunities directly benefit small, locally rooted enterprises capable of delivering specialized services in rural and underserved regions. This pattern underscores his dedication to expanding economic opportunity while strengthening the agency’s capacity through diverse, agile vendor networks. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which together account for all of his awarded contracts. These categories reflect expertise in civil infrastructure maintenance, erosion control, trail development, and forestry support services such as vegetation management, equipment maintenance, and emergency response logistics. Tapia’s technical domain knowledge enables him to effectively evaluate contractor proposals for complex, terrain-sensitive projects that demand both engineering precision and ecological sensitivity.