Dawn R Velazquez

Dawn G. Velazquez serves as a Procurement Technician for the Deschutes National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land stewardship through efficient and compliant acquisition processes. In her role, she facilitates the procurement of goods and services critical to forest management, including infrastructure maintenance, ecological restoration, and public safety initiatives. She works closely with program managers to translate operational needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring adherence to FAR guidelines and agency-specific protocols. Her acquisitions primarily support field operations, ranging from janitorial and landscaping services to specialized forestry support and trail construction, enabling the agency to maintain ecological resilience and public access across central Oregon’s diverse landscapes. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Dawn collaborates with a broad network of vendors, including small businesses and specialty trade contractors, to fulfill mission-critical needs. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for responsive, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering timely, on-site services in remote and environmentally sensitive areas. She maintains a collaborative relationship with contractors, emphasizing performance accountability, regulatory compliance, and adaptability to dynamic field conditions. Dawn demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 60% of her procurements designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on HUBZone participation. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business inclusion, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity in rural and underserved communities. This focus ensures that local enterprises contribute meaningfully to national forest operations while supporting regional economic development. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting the agency’s emphasis on facility upkeep, wildfire mitigation support, and trail infrastructure. She routinely procures services such as vegetation management, debris removal, archaeological site preservation, and non-structural construction, demonstrating technical familiarity with forest service operational requirements and environmental compliance standards.