Glen S Kinder IV

Glen S. Kinder IV serves as a Contract Specialist Trainee within the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. In this role, he supports the acquisition of goods and services critical to maintaining public infrastructure, ecological operations, and recreational facility integrity. He assists in the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to sustain safe, accessible, and resilient natural environments through efficient and transparent procurement practices, with a focus on operational support, waste management, and facility maintenance contracts. While specific contractor relationships are not yet established due to his trainee status, Glen collaborates closely with senior contracting officers to engage vendors across diverse sectors, including environmental services, technology support, and material supply. He is developing expertise in managing relationships with small businesses and specialized service providers aligned with the agency’s operational needs, fostering partnerships that emphasize reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment. Glen demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 83.3% of his assigned procurements. This reflects a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), or women-owned programs, in support of federal goals for equitable economic participation and community resilience. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 424590 (Farm Product Raw Material Wholesalers), 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), and 921190 (Other General Government Support). This reflects a technical domain spanning environmental services, digital infrastructure, material logistics, and administrative support—all essential to sustaining the recreational and ecological functions of the National Recreation Area.