Harold Riggs

Harold Riggs serves as Regional Fire Planner for the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 3 Southwestern Regional Office, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing fire resilience and ecosystem stewardship through strategic procurement of technical and educational services. In this capacity, he leads the acquisition of planning, modeling, and capacity-building solutions that support wildfire mitigation, forest infrastructure protection, and community preparedness initiatives. His procurement activities center on mission-critical services that enhance operational readiness, including software development for fire behavior modeling, data analytics platforms, and training systems for wildland fire personnel. Riggs aligns acquisitions with the agency’s broader goals of sustainable land management and public safety, ensuring that contracts deliver scalable, science-based tools to field teams across the Southwest. Riggs maintains a consistent working relationship with GERMRIP LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized fire planning and environmental analysis services. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors who provide integrated technical support, including custom software development and operational training solutions. These collaborations are typically structured as task-order contracts under blanket purchase agreements, emphasizing agility, subject-matter expertise, and compliance with federal environmental standards. Riggs does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides; 100% of his acquisitions are competed broadly without restrictions under 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His approach prioritizes technical merit and mission alignment over socioeconomic criteria, reflecting a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than preference-based contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting a dual emphasis on developing tailored fire modeling software and delivering professional development programs for fire management personnel. He routinely procures geographic information systems (GIS) applications, predictive analytics tools, and instructor-led training curricula designed to enhance wildfire response capabilities across federal, state, and tribal partners.