Dale R. Reckley

Dale R. Reckley serves as a Contracts Specialist at the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support the sustainable management of national forest lands. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for infrastructure, operational support, and resource stewardship services across remote and ecologically sensitive regions. Reckley specializes in acquisitions tied to forest health, wildfire mitigation, trail and road maintenance, and related engineering and technical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the agency’s environmental and public safety objectives. Reckley maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, engineering firms, and forestry support contractors. He works closely with contractors specializing in civil construction, logging operations, and testing services to deliver timely, compliant, and technically sound solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based contract management, fostering strong vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory adherence and mission alignment. Reckley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of his awards designated for small business set-asides, including 28.6% under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 14.3% under HUBZone preferences. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access for disadvantaged and geographically targeted small businesses, enhancing regional economic resilience and contractor diversity. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 113310 (Logging), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). These reflect his technical expertise in managing acquisitions for forest infrastructure, environmental compliance testing, and heavy construction services essential to maintaining safe, functional, and ecologically responsible public lands.