Cornelia B. Robinson

Cornelia M. Robinson serves as a Procurement Assistant for the National Forests in Alabama, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health and public infrastructure across Alabama’s national lands. In this role, she provides critical administrative and operational support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from solicitation development and vendor outreach to contract documentation and compliance monitoring. She specializes in procuring services related to ecological restoration, recreational facility maintenance, and civil engineering works essential to forest management. Her work ensures that acquisitions align with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities, enabling timely delivery of mission-critical resources to field operations. Robinson collaborates closely with a diverse network of small and mid-sized contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver specialized forestry support services. Her procurement patterns reflect strong partnerships with firms experienced in habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and forest infrastructure projects. She actively engages with local and regional vendors to foster community-based economic development and ensure responsive, geographically appropriate service delivery across Alabama’s dispersed forest lands. Her procurement strategy is deeply rooted in small business participation, with over 57% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed contracts and HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a robust commitment to equitable contracting and socioeconomic inclusion. These preferences demonstrate a deliberate effort to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs while building a resilient, locally grounded vendor base. Robinson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating), reflecting her specialization in ecological restoration and silvicultural services. She also manages significant construction-related acquisitions under NAICS 237310 and 237990, including road, trail, and erosion control infrastructure. Her technical expertise spans forestry operations, environmental compliance, and civil engineering support, ensuring that all procurements advance the agency’s stewardship goals with precision and regulatory integrity.