Eric Lynch

Eric Lynch serves as a Supervisory Civil Engineering Technician within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where he plays a pivotal role in enabling rapid-response logistics for wildland fire and all-hazard incidents. He oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and engineering services essential to incident management operations, including mobile command units, temporary water systems, heavy equipment, and field-access infrastructure. His expertise bridges technical engineering requirements with federal procurement compliance, ensuring that acquisitions meet operational urgency while adhering to FAR standards. Lynch works closely with incident management teams to translate field needs into precise solicitation requirements, prioritizing reliability, scalability, and rapid deployment in high-stress environments. While specific contractor names are not available, Lynch maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in civil construction, fabricated metal components, and emergency response equipment. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based specifications and clear technical deliverables, fostering partnerships with firms capable of mobilizing under tight timelines. He routinely engages with both large-capacity contractors and specialized small businesses that can deliver modular, field-deployable systems, ensuring flexibility and resilience in dynamic incident environments. Lynch’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with equal weighting between total small business set-asides and open competitions. His consistent use of FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides demonstrates a strong dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in civil infrastructure and fabricated metal fabrication. He actively encourages participation from HUBZone, SDVOSB, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning procurement strategy with federal socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), reflecting his technical specialization in temporary access roads, erosion control structures, and modular water conveyance systems. He has deep domain knowledge in field-engineered solutions for remote terrain, ensuring acquisitions support safe, sustainable, and mission-critical operations across national forests and grasslands.