Ellen Jungck

Ellen Jungck serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 4 Intermountain Regional Office, overseeing the acquisition of critical support services essential to federal forest land management. Her role centers on executing contracts that enable operational readiness, infrastructure stewardship, and wildfire resilience initiatives across public lands. She manages a full spectrum of procurement activities—from facility leasing and aviation logistics to field-based forestry operations and land-based infrastructure support—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain healthy forests while enhancing public access and safety. Jungck collaborates closely with a network of specialized service providers, primarily small businesses with deep expertise in forestry support activities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with vendors offering technical field services, equipment maintenance, and operational logistics tailored to remote and rugged terrain. Her working relationships emphasize long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability, regulatory adherence, and adaptability to dynamic field conditions. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Jungck directs 100% of her procurement portfolio toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for economically disadvantaged enterprises. Her contracting strategy prioritizes socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with federal mandates to foster inclusive economic opportunity in rural and forest-dependent communities. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services like prescribed burning assistance, invasive species control, trail and road maintenance, fuel reduction, and forest inventory support. She specializes in acquiring field-ready, mission-critical solutions that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and maintain public land infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical understanding of silvicultural operations and land management logistics.