Gwendolynn Boyle

Gwen Boyle serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems through science-based management and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on ecological restoration, wildfire response, and aerial support services, ensuring that contracting activities align with federal stewardship goals and environmental compliance standards. Her work centers on soliciting and awarding contracts for technical services, aviation support, and specialized equipment critical to forest health operations, often coordinating with field units to translate operational needs into compliant, performance-based requirements. Boyle maintains consistent partnerships with specialized contractors including Perimeter Solutions LP, Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc., Helicopter Transport Services, LLC, Aero-Flite, Inc., and Helicopter Express LLC. These relationships reflect a reliance on niche vendors capable of delivering aerial surveillance, prescribed fire support, and ecological monitoring services in remote and high-risk environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, safety compliance, and mission-critical performance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical expertise and operational adaptability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Boyle consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 84% of her awards designated for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the rural and specialized service sectors that support federal land management. Her procurement practices actively engage small businesses with expertise in aviation, environmental consulting, and technical services, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to inclusive contracting and community resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 for management consulting supporting forest planning, 314999 for specialized textile products used in fire-resistant gear, and 481211 and 488190 for nonscheduled and support air transportation services. She also procures aeronautical systems under 334511 for detection and navigation tools critical to wildfire tracking. This technical domain expertise enables her to effectively align contracting decisions with the Forest Service’s operational and ecological priorities.