Felix Quesada

Felix Quesada serves as a Wildlife Biologist with the Pike and San Isabel National Forest, where he provides critical scientific oversight for ecological stewardship initiatives that inform federal procurement decisions. His role bridges field-based ecological research and contract management, ensuring that acquisitions align with science-based land management goals, including habitat restoration, invasive species control, and wildfire risk mitigation. He is instrumental in defining technical requirements for environmental consulting services, guiding the development of statements of work that meet National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance standards. His acquisitions directly support the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain ecosystem resilience through evidence-based interventions. Quesada maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including M&S Plowing LLC, The Cobuilders LLC, and Amy Smith Kenyon, all of whom deliver niche environmental services tailored to high-elevation forest and grassland ecosystems. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in habitat assessment, wildlife monitoring, and ecological restoration design. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and a shared commitment to adaptive management practices that prioritize ecological outcomes over transactional deliverables. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Quesada directs 100% of his environmental consulting procurements under the Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), ensuring opportunities for small, locally based environmental firms to contribute to federal land management. His contracting approach intentionally excludes large business participation, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals and fostering regional economic development through targeted small business engagement. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), encompassing biological surveys, vegetation mapping, wildlife population assessments, and ecological impact analyses. Quesada’s technical expertise lies in applying field ecology to procurement specifications, ensuring that contracted services meet rigorous scientific standards while supporting sustainable forest management objectives.