David Haines

David Haines serves as a key procurement lead for the Kootenai National Forest, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining public land infrastructure and ecological resilience. He oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts aligned with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain recreational access, upgrade utilities, and rehabilitate forest facilities. His portfolio primarily includes specialized fabrication and construction-related procurements, with a strong emphasis on structural components for trails, campgrounds, water systems, and sewer infrastructure. Haines ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing project outcomes that enhance public safety and environmental stewardship. His primary contractor relationship is with THOMPSON CONTRACTING, INC., a trusted vendor with demonstrated expertise in precision plate work and structural fabrication for remote, high-elevation environments. Haines consistently engages this partner for complex, engineered components requiring adherence to strict forest service specifications, fostering a long-term, performance-based contracting relationship grounded in reliability and technical precision. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor accountability, quality control, and on-time delivery in challenging logistical settings. Haines maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for locally rooted and regionally based firms. This pattern supports rural economic development and strengthens the capacity of small manufacturers to deliver mission-critical infrastructure solutions. His procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 332313—Plate Work Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in the fabrication of custom steel components used in trail bridges, guardrails, water retention structures, and campground facilities. He specializes in procuring precision-engineered plate work that meets USDA and NFPA standards, requiring knowledge of material specifications, welding codes, and corrosion-resistant treatments for outdoor, high-moisture environments.