Gregory Cunningham

Gregory Cunningham serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the stewardship of national forests and grasslands. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from solicitation and evaluation to award and contract administration—focusing on construction, site preparation, and forestry support services essential to maintaining infrastructure resilience and ecological health in remote, high-risk environments. Cunningham’s portfolio is strategically aligned with the agency’s priorities in wildfire mitigation, invasive species control, and emergency response operations, ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of goods and services that sustain operational readiness across federal lands. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering technical, labor-intensive, and mission-critical services in challenging terrains. These partnerships are characterized by recurring engagements and deep familiarity with Forest Service protocols, enabling efficient execution of time-sensitive projects requiring regulatory compliance and environmental coordination. Cunningham demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among small, community-based firms while ensuring a diverse and agile contractor base capable of responding to the dynamic demands of federal land management. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), underscoring his expertise in terrestrial construction, land clearing, aggregate sourcing, and field-based forestry support. These categories align with the agency’s need for durable infrastructure, erosion control, and ecological restoration activities that require precise adherence to environmental standards and safety protocols.