Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen serves as the primary contracting professional for the Csa Intermountain 7 USDA-FS, overseeing the acquisition of critical services and equipment to sustain national forest infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on maintenance, construction, and resource support across remote and rural landscapes, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. His work directly enables the Forest Service’s stewardship goals by securing reliable transportation assets, facility repairs, and environmental compliance systems essential for public access and ecosystem resilience. Hansen maintains strong, recurring relationships with a core group of contractors including Nehemiah Construction LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Peterson Plumbing Supply, Sutter Equipment Co Inc, and Reliance Contractors Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and specialized vendors with proven expertise in forestry support, heavy civil construction, plumbing systems, and equipment maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance reliability and local responsiveness, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet the unique logistical demands of federal land management operations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Hansen consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 90% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to economic inclusion and workforce development in rural communities, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, his procurement strategy inherently supports broad-based small business engagement across multiple categories. His primary NAICS focus areas include Support Activities for Forestry, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Plumbing and HVAC Contractors, and Truck/Trailer Leasing—reflecting deep expertise in infrastructure resilience, maintenance logistics, and field operations support. He procures specialized services such as forest road rehabilitation, utility system upgrades, equipment leasing, and site development, demonstrating technical proficiency in the unique demands of federal land management contracting.