David Wickwire

David Wickwire serves as Recreation Program Manager for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where he oversees the planning, procurement, and operational support of recreational infrastructure and public access systems across southwestern Washington. In this role, he is responsible for acquiring goods and services that enhance visitor safety, maintain trail and facility integrity, and support sustainable recreation programs aligned with the Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship. His procurement activities primarily involve the acquisition of specialized wood products and fabricated components used in trail construction, signage, ranger station upgrades, and fire-resistant recreational infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal environmental and accessibility standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Wickwire consistently engages with small businesses capable of delivering custom wood products and fabricated recreational fixtures. His procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for collaborative, mission-aligned vendor partnerships that prioritize craftsmanship, durability, and environmental compatibility. He works closely with local fabricators and regional manufacturers who can meet stringent Forest Service specifications for outdoor use, often requiring pressure-treated, weather-resistant, or sustainably sourced materials. Wickwire maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions in his purview are reserved exclusively for small businesses, fostering regional economic development and enabling entrepreneurial firms to contribute directly to federal land management outcomes. This approach supports broader USDA and Forest Service objectives to increase small business participation in public lands stewardship. His primary NAICS focus is 321999—All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing—reflecting his specialization in procuring custom-fabricated wooden structures, including picnic tables, boardwalks, kiosks, and interpretive signage. Wickwire’s technical expertise lies in specifying materials that withstand high-use outdoor environments while meeting USDA Forest Service durability and sustainability benchmarks, ensuring long-term value and reduced lifecycle costs for public recreation assets.