Chris Atkinson

Chris Atkinson serves as a key procurement lead within the Bighorn National Forest, overseeing the acquisition of critical forestry and infrastructure support services aligned with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and public safety. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on civil engineering, operational maintenance, and resource management activities, including road and trail rehabilitation, wildfire risk mitigation, and habitat restoration. His procurement activities are strategically aligned with federal mandates to ensure sustainable land use and resilient public infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on compliance with FAR Part 19 and environmental stewardship standards. Atkinson maintains a consistent working relationship with Mountain View Reforestation LLC, a specialized vendor providing silvicultural and reforestation services essential to post-fire recovery and native species restoration. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships that deliver technical expertise in forest management, erosion control, and ecological engineering. These relationships are characterized by collaborative planning, site-specific deliverables, and adherence to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate local economic resilience and leverage the specialized capabilities of small, regionally based contractors. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic diversity, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for small businesses in rural and forest-dependent communities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 321113 (Sawmills), supporting timber handling and wood product procurement for trail and structure construction; NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), for vegetation management and invasive species control; and NAICS 423740 (Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), for cold-chain logistics supporting wildlife and research operations. His technical domain expertise spans forest ecology, operational logistics, and sustainable resource procurement within federally managed public lands.