Frederick Cheeks

Frederick Cheeks serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining national forest infrastructure and ecological resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting wildfire mitigation, trail maintenance, facility operations, and forest health initiatives, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission of stewardship and public access. His work spans service-based and light construction procurements, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic resource allocation across vast federal lands. Cheeks plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into actionable contracting strategies that prioritize sustainability, safety, and long-term land management. He maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, reflecting a blend of specialized forestry support, staffing solutions, medical services for remote field operations, and technology integration. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal land management contexts, particularly those capable of delivering responsive, on-site services under challenging environmental conditions. Relationships are characterized by recurring engagements and a focus on reliability, regulatory adherence, and mission alignment. Cheeks demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 90% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He frequently leverages Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and maintains a disciplined approach to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while meeting operational demands. His procurement strategy prioritizes inclusion without compromising mission readiness, reinforcing the Forest Service’s broader goals of community engagement and economic opportunity in rural and forest-adjacent regions. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 325320 (Pesticide and Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in ecological maintenance, facility upkeep, and chemical applications for invasive species control. He procures specialized services ranging from forest thinning and trail restoration to sanitation and pest management, demonstrating nuanced understanding of environmental compliance and field logistics.