Cree M. Prevost

Cree M. Prevost serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 5 Pacific Southwest Region, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining the health and resilience of national forests and grasslands. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure maintenance, Prevost ensures that procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission of environmental stewardship. Their work primarily involves soliciting and awarding services related to environmental compliance, habitat restoration, and public land infrastructure, often coordinating with field biologists, engineers, and resource specialists to align contracting strategies with on-the-ground operational needs. Prevost maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly small businesses specializing in environmental consulting, landscaping, and ecological services. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, the procurement pattern reflects a consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering technical environmental solutions, including invasive species management, reforestation support, and utility system maintenance. Vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracts that emphasize adaptive management and ecological outcomes. A strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion is evident in Prevost’s contracting approach, with 80% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and increase access to federal opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs in environmental sectors. The primary NAICS focus areas include Environmental Consulting Services (541620) and Landscaping Services (561730), with notable activity in Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), indicating a need for on-site wastewater and sanitation infrastructure in remote recreational areas. Prevost’s expertise lies in procuring technical environmental services and infrastructure support that enable sustainable public land use, demonstrating deep familiarity with ecological contracting requirements and regulatory compliance frameworks.