Dora F Simpson

Dora F. Simpson serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Umpqua National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to ecological restoration, vegetation management, and infrastructure maintenance across federal forest lands. Her procurement responsibilities span a wide array of operational needs, including forestry equipment, timber harvesting support, and post-fire rehabilitation supplies, all aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain healthy forest ecosystems. She executes contracts in full compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical resources while upholding environmental stewardship and public safety standards. Simpson maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including G.E. Forestry, Inc., Green Hills Forestry LLC, Three Stripes Contracting LLC, and Umpqua Valley Forestry, Inc.—all of which specialize in forest management, timber operations, and land rehabilitation services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and demonstrated experience in federal forest environments. These contractors are frequently selected for their ability to deliver specialized services such as fuel reduction, reforestation, and erosion control in sensitive ecological zones. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Simpson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with 91.7% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower local and regional small enterprises, fostering economic resilience in rural communities while ensuring high-quality, mission-aligned service delivery. She rarely utilizes no-set-aside procurements, underscoring her commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Timber Tract Operations (113110), Construction and Mining Machinery Wholesalers (423810), and Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery Rental (532412), reflecting her expertise in procuring specialized forestry equipment, timber harvesting tools, and heavy machinery essential to land management. She also regularly acquires services related to sand and gravel mining (212321) and equipment maintenance (811121), demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the technical and logistical demands of federal forest operations.