David P Hershey

David Hershey serves as a Contract Specialist within the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship, wildfire mitigation, and operational readiness across remote federal lands. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning logistics, technical services, and specialized support functions critical to field operations. His work ensures timely procurement of goods and services that enable forest health initiatives, emergency response capabilities, and infrastructure resilience in challenging environments. Hershey applies full lifecycle contracting expertise—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—to align acquisitions with federal regulations and agency priorities. Hershey maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized staffing, air transportation support, and technical service providers essential to sustaining Forest Service operations. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in niche domains such as aviation logistics, medical support in remote areas, and mission-critical technical services, suggesting a focus on reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment over volume-based sourcing. His procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 38.2% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, Hershey consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to foster opportunities for small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity and enhancing competition within the federal supply chain. Hershey’s primary NAICS focus areas include Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation and Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, underscoring his expertise in aerial logistics for wildfire suppression and resource deployment. He also procures specialized chemical products and forestry support services, indicating deep technical familiarity with ecological restoration tools, hazardous material handling, and field operations infrastructure. His domain expertise bridges aviation logistics, environmental science, and emergency response, making him a key enabler of the Forest Service’s operational effectiveness.