Denise Hilkey

Denise Hilkey serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service, supporting mission-critical acquisitions that advance ecological restoration, infrastructure resilience, and operational readiness across federal forest and grassland systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting actions, from requirements development to award and administration, with a focus on services that sustain remote field operations and emergency response capabilities. She routinely manages acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, prioritizing agile, task-order-based contracts to meet dynamic field needs in rugged and underserved terrains. Hilkey maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These relationships reflect a strategic reliance on niche service providers delivering workforce support, technical consulting, and logistical solutions tailored to the unique demands of federal land management. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for firms with proven experience in remote-site operations, temporary staffing for seasonal field roles, and specialized environmental compliance services. All of Hilkey’s acquisitions are fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She consistently channels opportunities to small business concerns, ensuring maximum participation from firms certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other small business programs, reinforcing the Forest Service’s mandate to strengthen local economies through federal procurement. Her primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 562991—Septic Tank and Related Services—reflecting a specialized need for wastewater management, sanitation infrastructure, and environmental health support in remote ranger stations, fire camps, and visitor facilities. This specialization underscores her expertise in procuring non-traditional but mission-essential services that ensure operational continuity and public safety in ecologically sensitive and off-grid locations.