Craig Ericson

Craig Ericson serves as the primary contracting lead for the Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, overseeing the acquisition of critical services that enable forest management, ecological stewardship, and infrastructure resilience across remote and sensitive ecosystems. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain forested landscapes, with a focus on operational support, environmental compliance, and field-level logistics. His acquisitions primarily support field operations through technical, engineering, and logistical services, ensuring that forest management activities meet federal environmental standards while maintaining public safety and administrative functionality. Ericson maintains strong, recurring relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including TRIPLE C-THE A & E GROUP LLC, GREAT WEST ENGINEERING INC, GDM-AE, INC., THOMAS DEAN & HOSKINS INC, and TERRAPHASE ENGINEERING INC. These firms provide engineering design, environmental consulting, and forestry support services essential to implementing complex land management projects. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and proven performance in challenging terrain, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical services across the region. He demonstrates 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 contracting. While the majority of awards are small business set-asides, he also utilizes no-set-aside mechanisms when specialized capabilities require broader competition, balancing socioeconomic goals with operational necessity. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting deep expertise in forest management support services such as vegetation management, wildfire mitigation, and ecological monitoring. He also regularly procures logging services (NAICS 113310) and limited construction services for infrastructure in forested areas, demonstrating specialized knowledge in terrestrial environmental operations and federal land use compliance.