Derick Yara

Derick Yara serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Forest Service, supporting mission-critical acquisitions that advance forest health, emergency response, and operational resilience across national lands. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under FAR Part 19 and other socioeconomic authorities, Yara oversees procurements tied to ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and remote infrastructure support. Their work ensures the agency maintains operational readiness in rugged, underserved terrains by securing specialized services and equipment essential to field operations, including communications, land management support, and contractor-led field services. Yara maintains consistent partnerships 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 relationships reflect a strategic focus on niche service providers offering workforce solutions, medical support for remote crews, and specialized communications equipment. The contracting pattern indicates a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal land management environments, often requiring rapid mobilization and compliance with stringent environmental and safety standards. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Yara’s procurement patterns, with nearly half of all awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. HUBZone set-asides also feature prominently, aligning with the Forest Service’s emphasis on economic development in rural and underserved communities. This socioeconomic strategy ensures that contracting opportunities directly benefit businesses located in designated areas, reinforcing both mission objectives and national socioeconomic goals. The primary technical domains of Yara’s portfolio center on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting a focus on field-based forestry services and ruggedized communications infrastructure. Additional procurement activity includes landscaping, janitorial, and facilities support services essential to maintaining visitor safety and operational continuity on federal lands. Yara’s expertise lies in aligning technical requirements with sustainable, community-engaged contracting practices.