Technical: Dave King

David King serves as the technical contact for the Csa Intermountain 1 USDA-FS, supporting the Forest Service’s mission to maintain operational readiness and infrastructure resilience across remote forest lands. Though not formally titled as a contracting officer, he plays a critical role in defining technical requirements, evaluating vendor capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for mission-critical equipment and services. His work directly informs the agency’s procurement strategy for transportation, maintenance, and utility systems essential to ranger operations, public access, and ecosystem stewardship. He typically handles complex, performance-based acquisitions for specialized machinery, vehicle fleets, and mobile infrastructure tailored to rugged, off-grid environments. King maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DIVCO INC, KMB VENTURES, LLC, NORTHERN PURCHASE SERVICES, LLC, YPCB, LLC, and NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on repeat procurements involving heavy equipment servicing, mobile facility upgrades, and customized transportation solutions. His approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical specificity, and proven performance in challenging field conditions, fostering a trusted network of suppliers capable of meeting the unique demands of federal land management operations. King’s procurement portfolio is fully aligned with small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions designated for small business participation. This reflects a deliberate and consistent commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering specialized services in rural and underserved regions. His contracting patterns prioritize equitable access and capacity building within the small business community, ensuring that federal investments directly support regional economic resilience. His technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), 811111 (general automotive repair), 333120 (construction machinery manufacturing), and related transportation equipment sectors. He routinely procures heavy-duty vehicles, mobile workshops, trail maintenance equipment, and custom-built travel trailers designed for forest service use—demanding deep expertise in mechanical systems, durability standards, and field-deployable infrastructure solutions.