Chris Diehl

Chris Diehl serves as an Acquisition Analyst with the USDA Forest Service-spoc Software, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain national forest infrastructure through strategic procurement of civil engineering, land management, and environmental remediation services. In this role, he provides critical acquisition planning, market research, and contract administration support for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the Forest Service’s ecological and public safety priorities. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, site development, and specialized equipment acquisitions tied to road and bridge maintenance, hazardous tree removal, and reforestation initiatives. Diehl maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a key contractor delivering site development and civil engineering services across federal forest lands. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in remote-area construction, environmental compliance, and hazardous material handling. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and technical proficiency, ensuring contractors meet stringent safety and ecological standards required for federal land operations. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition—approximately 80% with no set-aside—Diehl actively promotes small business participation, with 20% of procurements structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and socioeconomic program alignment, ensuring opportunities for qualified firms to compete for mission-critical contracts without compromising technical requirements or operational readiness. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing). These categories reflect his specialization in infrastructure resilience, including the procurement of heavy-duty construction equipment, motorized forestry machinery, and durable civil structures essential for forest service operations in remote and ecologically sensitive environments.