Eric Oldenkamp

Eric Oldenkamp serves as a Procurement Technician at the Fremont-Winema National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health and operational readiness through efficient acquisition of critical goods and services. In this role, he executes day-to-day procurement activities under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with federal contracting protocols while facilitating timely delivery of resources essential to wildfire risk reduction, infrastructure maintenance, and forest management operations. He routinely handles simplified acquisitions, purchase orders, and blanket purchase agreements for support services and field operations, working closely with project managers and resource specialists to align procurement with strategic land management goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly listed, Oldenkamp maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in forestry support, facilities maintenance, and logistical services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for responsive, locally-based vendors capable of delivering timely, mission-critical services across remote and rugged terrain. He collaborates closely with small business representatives and agency liaison officers to ensure vendor compliance with federal requirements and performance standards. Oldenkamp demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 82.9% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, including firms certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with USDA’s broader goals of economic inclusion and community resilience. His contracting approach actively promotes equitable access to federal opportunities for underrepresented small entities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), including brush clearing, fuel reduction, and forest health services, followed by NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services) for ranger station and administrative facility upkeep. He also procures specialized logistics support under NAICS 481212 for air transportation in inaccessible areas and NAICS 113210 for native plant materials used in reforestation and erosion control, reflecting deep technical familiarity with ecological restoration and field operations.