Irene Quintana

Irene Quintana serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support the agency’s mission of forest health, wildfire mitigation, and operational resilience in remote environments. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement activities, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio primarily focuses on specialized materials and equipment essential for field operations, including infrastructure components, safety gear, and ecological restoration supplies tailored to rugged, off-grid conditions. Quintana maintains consistent partnerships 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. These relationships reflect a strategic alignment with vendors capable of delivering niche, mission-critical goods and services—ranging from staffing solutions for seasonal field personnel to specialized plastic profile manufacturing for trail and infrastructure applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and rapid responsiveness to operational needs across diverse geographic regions. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Quintana directs 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small and emerging vendors. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses, reinforcing the Forest Service’s commitment to inclusive economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of performance and compliance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 326121—Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in custom-engineered plastic components used for signage, erosion control structures, trail markers, and other field infrastructure. This technical domain requires precise material specifications and durability under extreme environmental conditions, underscoring her expertise in procuring mission-critical, high-performance products for outdoor operational environments.