Elouise Ann Fowler

Elouise Fowler serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service, where she plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship and operational resilience across national forests and grasslands. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on supporting field operations, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response capabilities in remote and rugged environments. Her acquisitions primarily support forestry operations, land management, and resource protection activities, ensuring the agency maintains readiness for wildfire mitigation, invasive species control, and ecosystem restoration. Fowler works within the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework to deliver timely, compliant, and mission-critical goods and services to field units nationwide. Fowler maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in forestry support, specialty construction, and staffing solutions. Key partners include ACI FEDERAL INC for environmental and operational support services, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC for temporary workforce deployment, GONDO ROY E MD for medical and emergency response contracting, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC for clinical and field medical personnel, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for technology-enabled resource management systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal land management contexts and the ability to operate under challenging logistical conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Fowler consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 82% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her procurement strategy actively promotes equitable access for disadvantaged firms, with a modest but deliberate focus on Women-Owned Small Businesses. This commitment aligns with the Forest Service’s broader socioeconomic goals and ensures robust competition from qualified local and regional vendors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing vegetation management, fuel reduction, and ecological restoration services. She also regularly procures specialty construction under NAICS 237310 and 238990, including site preparation, trail maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades. Her technical expertise lies in acquiring field-ready solutions for remote land management, emphasizing environmental compliance, safety standards, and operational sustainability.