Cookie Washington

Cookie A Washington serves as a Procurement Technician within the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 5 Pacific Southwest Region, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain the health and productivity of national forests and grasslands. In this role, she facilitates the acquisition of goods and services critical to ecological restoration, wildfire resilience, and infrastructure maintenance across high-use public lands. Her responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. She primarily handles low-to-mid-tier acquisitions for operational support, facility maintenance, and environmental services, acting as a key liaison between program managers and vendor communities to ensure timely and compliant contract execution. While specific contractor names are not available, Washington engages with a diverse pool of vendors aligned with the agency’s operational needs, including construction firms, environmental service providers, and facility maintenance contractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitively awarded contracts that prioritize technical capability, regulatory adherence, and local economic impact. She maintains consistent communication with small business representatives and ensures alignment with agency goals for equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Washington demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 55% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively supports 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster inclusive economic development in rural and underserved communities where Forest Service operations are concentrated. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, reinforcing the agency’s broader equity and resilience objectives. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to commercial and institutional building construction, plumbing and HVAC systems, janitorial services, and motor vehicle body manufacturing. These reflect the agency’s need for infrastructure upkeep, fleet maintenance, and facility operations across remote forest sites. Washington’s expertise lies in procuring mission-critical services that support land stewardship, public safety, and sustainable recreation infrastructure.