Craig Ericson

Craig Ericson serves as a key procurement lead within the Tahoe National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and maintain critical infrastructure across federal lands. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on forest restoration, trail and road maintenance, and resource stewardship activities, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and environmental stewardship goals. His work directly enables operational readiness by securing specialized services that align with the agency’s strategic priorities in ecological resilience and public safety. Ericson collaborates with a network of contractors specializing in forestry support, civil construction, and land management services. He regularly engages with small businesses and local firms possessing technical expertise in timber harvesting, site preparation, and forest road construction, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and environmental compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in federal land management contexts and adherence to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on HUBZone contractors, reflecting a deliberate strategy to stimulate economic development in underserved rural communities. This socioeconomic focus ensures that contracting opportunities directly benefit local economies while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Ericson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), followed by highway and bridge construction (237310) and logging operations (113310). He routinely procures services including fuel reduction, erosion control, trail rehabilitation, and wildfire suppression support infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of forest ecology, heavy equipment operations, and federal land use regulations. His expertise ensures that acquisitions deliver both operational effectiveness and long-term ecological sustainability.