Greg Mustard

Greg Mustard serves as a Procurement Technician for the USDA Forest Service–SPOC NW, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and restore national forest ecosystems through strategic acquisition of infrastructure and environmental services. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical projects including trail and bridge rehabilitation, wildfire resilience infrastructure, reforestation support, and maintenance of remote administrative and recreational facilities. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with ecological restoration goals and public safety priorities. Mustard typically handles low-to-mid-tier construction, specialty trade, and environmental remediation contracts, coordinating with project managers and technical specialists to define requirements and source qualified vendors. Mustard collaborates closely with a diverse pool of specialty trade contractors and environmental service providers, many of whom possess regional expertise in remote, ecologically sensitive terrains. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in forest service operations, including those capable of mobilizing in isolated areas under challenging conditions. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, environmental compliance, and timely delivery, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who understand the unique logistical and regulatory demands of federal land management. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mustard prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 56% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently utilizing set-asides to empower local and regionally based firms with the capacity to deliver forest infrastructure services. This focus supports economic development in rural communities while expanding the pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting the agency’s technical needs. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), followed by 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 562910 (Remediation Services). He specializes in acquiring services related to erosion control, trail construction, invasive species management, and forest access infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and environmental standards required for federal land-based projects.