Ed Buursma

Ed Buursma serves as a Wildlife Biological Technician with the Mount Hood National Forest, where he plays a critical role in supporting ecological restoration and habitat management initiatives through targeted procurement activities. His responsibilities include identifying and specifying technical requirements for field-based ecological services, such as wildlife monitoring, invasive species control, and riparian restoration. Working closely with resource managers and field biologists, Buursma ensures that contracting actions align with the Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land stewardship and public safety. He primarily handles acquisitions for biological survey services, habitat enhancement projects, and ecological monitoring equipment, ensuring compliance with federal environmental regulations and science-based resource management standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly documented, Buursma maintains consistent partnerships with specialized environmental consulting firms and field service providers experienced in forest ecology and wildlife biology. His procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, field adaptability, and adherence to NEPA and ESA compliance frameworks. He routinely engages with vendors capable of delivering rapid-response ecological services in remote, high-elevation terrain, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems. Buursma maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small, locally rooted environmental firms. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and women-owned small business programs, ensuring that procurement dollars directly support community-based ecological stewardship and regional workforce development. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing services such as wildlife population surveys, vegetation mapping, prescribed burn support, and forest health assessments. He specializes in acquiring field-ready ecological data collection tools, non-invasive monitoring technologies, and contractor-led habitat restoration efforts, demonstrating deep technical expertise in silvicultural and wildlife biology applications within the Cascade Range ecosystem.