James R. Mobley

James R. Mobley serves as a key procurement specialist within the Superior National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems through proactive land management and wildfire resilience initiatives. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on ecological restoration, land surveying, and civil infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and agency priorities. His work directly enables fuels reduction, vegetation management, and soil stabilization projects critical to long-term forest health and public safety. Mobley routinely handles service-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, emphasizing technical precision and environmental compliance in procurement decisions. Mobley maintains a primary working relationship with Blue Ribbon Redevelopment Fund III LLC, a contractor engaged in specialized land management and restoration services. His procurement approach favors long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships that align with ecological objectives, often involving multi-year task orders for site-specific interventions. He collaborates closely with contractors possessing expertise in ecological engineering and land-use planning, ensuring deliverables meet rigorous environmental standards and adaptive management requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mobley consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 83% of his awards designated for small businesses. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and expand capacity among firms capable of delivering specialized forest restoration services. His contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to socioeconomic equity, with minimal use of unrestricted solicitations and a clear preference for vendors certified under small business programs. Mobley’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), 115112 (Soil Preparation and Cultivating), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting expertise in land assessment, ecological engineering, and infrastructure support for forest management. He regularly procures services including topographic surveying, vegetation mastication, erosion control, and real estate appraisals for land acquisition, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with forest restoration workflows and environmental compliance frameworks.