Sheila Finney

Sheila Finney serves as a Contract Specialist for the USDA Forest Service–SPOC NW, where she manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions critical to sustaining the nation’s forest ecosystems. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts aligned with federal procurement regulations. She plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission by facilitating infrastructure projects that enhance public safety, restore ecological integrity, and improve access to remote recreational and administrative sites. Her portfolio primarily consists of construction, engineering, and support services contracts requiring technical precision and environmental compliance. Finney collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including small businesses specializing in forestry support, civil engineering, and facility maintenance. She consistently engages firms with expertise in trail and bridge rehabilitation, reforestation logistics, and remote infrastructure upkeep. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in sensitive ecological environments and adherence to federal environmental standards. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors capable of operating in rugged, often isolated terrains under strict regulatory oversight. A strong advocate for small business participation, Finney prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone set-asides to support economic development in underserved rural communities, reflecting a deliberate strategy to align contracting with national socioeconomic goals. Her pattern of awarding reflects a balanced commitment to both broad small business engagement and targeted HUBZone participation, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). She frequently procures services related to ecological restoration, trail and bridge rehabilitation, surveying and mapping, and maintenance of remote administrative facilities. Her technical expertise lies in managing complex, multi-disciplinary contracts that require integration of environmental stewardship, civil engineering, and operational logistics in federally protected lands.