Hampton Coogle

Hampton Coogle serves as a key procurement lead within the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, overseeing acquisitions critical to the sustainable management of national forest infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts that support trail maintenance, wildfire mitigation, and remote facility operations, Coogle ensures that procurement activities align with the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship and public safety. Their work primarily involves soliciting and awarding specialty trade services in rugged, ecologically sensitive terrains, requiring precise adherence to federal acquisition regulations and environmental compliance standards. Coogle’s acquisitions are strategically designed to maintain operational continuity across remote forest regions with limited logistical access. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Coogle consistently engages a network of small business specialty trade contractors capable of delivering high-quality, site-specific services such as erosion control, trail construction, and forest access road repair. The contracting approach emphasizes responsiveness, local expertise, and proven experience in environmentally sensitive work zones. Vendor partnerships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and performance-based evaluations, fostering reliable, long-term relationships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency and environmental stewardship. Coogle maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB subcategories—indicating a broad, inclusive approach that prioritizes capacity-building across the entire small business ecosystem. This pattern supports regional economic development and ensures that local enterprises contribute directly to federal land management objectives. The primary NAICS focus is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, underscoring a reliance on niche, non-standardized services requiring specialized skills in forest infrastructure maintenance. Procurements center on manual and mechanical labor for trail rehabilitation, debris removal, fencing, and non-structural facility repairs—all performed in compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and forest service engineering standards. Coogle’s technical expertise lies in managing complex, low-volume, high-impact field contracts that demand adaptability and environmental sensitivity.