Ann Valade

Ann Valade serves as a Facilities Engineering Technician at the Mark Twain National Forest, where she supports the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land management through the planning, coordination, and procurement of infrastructure and environmental remediation services. Her role centers on technical oversight of construction and maintenance projects critical to public land access, wildfire resilience, and watershed protection. Valade routinely handles acquisitions for roofing, electrical systems, building construction, and ecological restoration services, ensuring compliance with federal engineering standards and environmental regulations. She acts as a key liaison between field operations and contracting teams, translating technical requirements into actionable solicitations that align with agency priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Valade maintains consistent partnerships with specialized small businesses capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical services in remote and ecologically sensitive areas. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in forested land infrastructure, including those experienced in working under challenging terrain and seasonal constraints. She fosters long-term vendor relationships built on reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to sustainable construction practices. Valade demonstrates a strong, institutional commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower local and regional contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as HUBZone and SDVOSB, to contribute to federal land stewardship. Her contracting patterns prioritize equitable access and capacity building within underserved communities adjacent to national forest lands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) and 562910 (Remediation Services), with additional emphasis on electrical installations and commercial building construction. She specializes in acquiring services that maintain structural integrity of visitor facilities, restore degraded ecosystems, and mitigate environmental hazards—demonstrating deep technical expertise in land-based infrastructure and ecological repair.