Geoffrey Diehl

Geoffrey Diehl serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Mount Hood National Forest, where he oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship and public safety. He manages complex acquisitions for infrastructure maintenance, forest road and bridge construction, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with the U.S. Forest Service’s strategic priorities. His role includes advising on solicitation development, source selection, contract administration, and post-award oversight, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical, environmentally sensitive projects that require technical precision and regulatory adherence. Diehl collaborates extensively with a diverse pool of specialty contractors, particularly those with expertise in heavy civil engineering, forestry equipment operations, and remote-area logistics. He fosters long-term partnerships with small and mid-sized firms capable of delivering high-quality services in rugged, environmentally sensitive terrain. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, contractor accountability, and adaptability to seasonal and emergency operational demands, often requiring rapid mobilization and specialized field capabilities. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Diehl consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 58% of his acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides and 25% reserved for HUBZone firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower local and underserved businesses, ensuring that economic benefits flow directly to communities adjacent to the National Forest. He actively promotes HUBZone and other socioeconomically disadvantaged vendors, aligning procurement with federal goals for inclusive economic development. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 532412 (construction and forestry equipment leasing), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), and 237990 (other heavy civil engineering), reflecting the agency’s emphasis on resilient infrastructure and access maintenance. He frequently procures services related to erosion control, trail rehabilitation, aerial logistics, and specialty trade contracting, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with forest service operations and environmental compliance requirements.