Derrick A Dodson

Derrick Dodson serves as the primary procurement lead for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational services essential to the stewardship of public lands within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. His role centers on managing competitive contracting processes that align with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological resilience and cultural preservation. Dodson routinely handles construction, maintenance, and environmental compliance contracts, ensuring that acquisitions support trail and road infrastructure, facility upgrades, and resource protection initiatives while adhering to federal procurement regulations and sustainability standards. Dodson maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of specialty trade contractors and construction firms, particularly those experienced in remote-area infrastructure and environmentally sensitive site work. He works closely with vendors capable of executing complex projects in rugged terrain, often requiring adherence to NEPA protocols and cultural resource mitigation standards. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with federal environmental mandates, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in forest service operations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Dodson consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with 93.1% of his acquisitions designated under FAR 19.5 for total small business contracting. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity, regularly awarding contracts to small, locally based firms, including those certified under HUBZone and SDVOSB programs, thereby strengthening regional economic resilience and workforce development in rural Wyoming communities. His primary technical focus lies in highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS 237310) and commercial/institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with additional emphasis on specialty trade contracting for maintenance and janitorial services. He also procures services related to historical site preservation (NAICS 712120), underscoring his expertise in balancing infrastructure needs with the protection of cultural and archaeological resources across federally managed lands.