Danielle S Kelly

Danielle Dawson supports the U.S. Forest Service’s Csa Southwest 2 division in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with sustainable forest management and operational resilience. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on environmental services, infrastructure maintenance, and reforestation support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities. Her work directly enables the agency’s ability to maintain forest health, operate native plant nurseries, and sustain essential services in remote and ecologically sensitive regions of the Southwest. Dawson specializes in sole-source and competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 19, frequently leveraging simplified acquisition procedures to meet urgent operational needs. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of regional contractors including Raymond Romine, Shane Killian Construction, Cranmer Engineering, Inc., R & R Contracting Inc., and Neils Controlled Blasting LP. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering specialized services such as controlled blasting, road and trail maintenance, and site-specific environmental remediation. Dawson’s procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and proven performance in challenging terrain, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in safety and ecological stewardship. Dawson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 85.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business set-asides over unrestricted competitions, aligning with USDA and Forest Service socioeconomic goals. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, her portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms with relevant field expertise in forestry and environmental services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Support Activities for Forestry (115310), General Automotive Repair (811111), and Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), indicating a broad operational need for vehicle maintenance, waste management, and on-site infrastructure support. She also procures janitorial services and specialized transportation equipment, reflecting the agency’s reliance on integrated logistics and environmental compliance services across dispersed field locations.