Eric Shambora

Eric Shambora serves as an Aviation Safety and Training Specialist with the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness for aerial firefighting and forest management missions. Responsible for evaluating aviation safety protocols, developing training standards, and overseeing pilot and crew certification programs, he directly influences the acquisition of aviation-related services and equipment essential to the agency’s emergency response and ecological stewardship goals. His procurement activities center on training systems, flight safety technology, maintenance support, and specialized aviation personnel services, aligning with the Forest Service’s mission to sustain safe, effective aerial operations in remote and high-risk environments. Shambora maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche aviation training providers, medical and flight support specialists, and technical services firms capable of delivering mission-critical aviation workforce solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, regulatory compliance, and rapid deployment of qualified personnel and systems, often requiring specialized expertise in federal aviation standards and wildland fire operations. Shambora’s procurement activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on capability and readiness over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, contractors are selected based on demonstrated expertise in aviation safety, crew training, and operational support. His technical domain centers on aviation safety systems, flight crew training programs, and personnel support services critical to aerial firefighting and forest surveillance. Though NAICS data is unavailable, his acquisitions align with specialized aviation training, medical support for flight crews, and contractor-provided aviation safety oversight—domains requiring deep regulatory knowledge of FAA standards and USDA operational protocols.