Garry Findley

Garry Findley serves as a Facility Engineer with the National Forests in Mississippi, where he plays a critical role in managing infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement projects across federal forest lands. Responsible for assessing structural integrity, planning repairs, and overseeing construction compliance, he ensures that public access roads, trail systems, visitor facilities, and wildfire mitigation infrastructure meet federal safety and sustainability standards. His procurement responsibilities center on engineering services and specialized construction contracts that support the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological resilience and public safety. Findley typically handles acquisitions for facility upgrades, roofing systems, and auxiliary building equipment, coordinating closely with field crews and environmental specialists to align contracting decisions with operational and regulatory requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Findley’s procurement patterns reflect a consistent reliance on niche construction specialists with proven expertise in forest service environments. He works closely with vendors capable of delivering rapid-response maintenance services under challenging terrain and weather conditions, favoring contractors with experience in remote site logistics, environmental compliance, and low-impact construction techniques. His working relationships are characterized by long-term vendor collaboration, pre-qualified contractor lists, and performance-based contract structures that incentivize quality and timeliness. Findley maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference across all his acquisitions, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. He prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to equitable economic opportunity. His contracting approach actively encourages small business mentorship and teaming arrangements to build capacity within underserved contractor communities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 238160 (Roofing Contractors), reflecting his technical specialization in facility envelope systems and mechanical support infrastructure. He routinely procures services related to metal roofing, waterproofing, HVAC integration, and structural retrofitting—all tailored to the unique demands of rural, high-traffic forest service facilities.