Greg Gardner

Greg Gardner supports the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit in delivering rapid, mission-critical acquisitions to respond to wildland fires and all-hazard incidents across national forests and grasslands. He manages the procurement of specialized logistical and operational resources—including mobile command units, heavy earthmoving equipment, temporary housing systems, and water infrastructure—ensuring incident management teams have immediate access to essential capabilities. His work is central to the agency’s emergency response mission, requiring agile contracting under time-sensitive conditions and adherence to federal acquisition regulations for urgent, mission-essential needs. Gardner collaborates with a dynamic network of contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering and emergency response logistics. While specific vendor names are not disclosed in available records, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing proven experience in rapid deployment of infrastructure under adverse conditions. He fosters partnerships with vendors capable of mobilizing equipment and personnel on short notice, often requiring pre-qualified vendor lists and emergency contracting authorities such as FAR 18.2 and 18.3. His contracting activity is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside requirements under FAR 19.5, with 100% of acquisitions designated for small business participation. This reflects a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small businesses—including HUBZone, 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned firms—that bring specialized, scalable capabilities to incident response operations. His approach ensures broad economic inclusion while maintaining operational readiness. Gardner’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing the design, mobilization, and installation of temporary and permanent infrastructure in remote, high-risk environments. His technical expertise lies in acquiring heavy equipment, earthmoving services, water supply systems, and field support infrastructure critical to fire suppression and recovery operations, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in emergency civil engineering and incident logistics.