David Fowler

David Fowler serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain the health and productivity of Georgia’s public forest lands. In this role, he provides technical oversight and contract administration for service-based acquisitions critical to operational readiness, including janitorial, landscaping, and ecosystem maintenance activities. He acts as the primary liaison between contracting officers and field personnel, ensuring deliverables align with ecological stewardship goals and federal procurement regulations. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in wildfire risk reduction, habitat restoration, and infrastructure sustainability through compliant, performance-based contracting. Fowler collaborates closely with a network of local and regional service providers specializing in environmental maintenance and facility support operations. While no specific contractor names are available, his working relationships are characterized by consistent engagement with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-aligned services under time-sensitive and environmentally sensitive conditions. He emphasizes performance metrics, safety compliance, and adaptive management in vendor evaluations, fostering partnerships that prioritize reliability and ecological responsibility over cost alone. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for small, locally owned enterprises while ensuring access to a responsive and geographically proximate vendor base. He does not routinely utilize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but consistently prioritizes small business eligibility as a foundational component of competitive solicitation design. Fowler’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), reflecting the agency’s need for routine and seasonal maintenance of visitor facilities, trailheads, ranger stations, and forest access points. His technical expertise centers on environmental service delivery, including debris removal, invasive species control, and sustainable groundskeeping practices aligned with USDA Forest Service environmental standards. He ensures all contracts incorporate performance standards that support ecological resilience and public safety.