Joann K. Doughty

Joann K. Doughty serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service – Spoc East, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize federal forest infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for construction, engineering, and environmental support services. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic goals of ecological resilience, public access, and facility modernization. Doughty routinely manages complex procurements for heavy civil engineering, forestry support, and public works projects, often coordinating with technical specialists and environmental stakeholders to meet stringent federal standards. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Doughty maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in infrastructure rehabilitation, forestry operations, and civil engineering services. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that prioritize quality, safety, and environmental stewardship. She frequently engages with firms possessing specialized expertise in forest land management, concrete infrastructure, and surveying services, fostering collaboration through clear performance metrics and post-award oversight. Doughty demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over one-third of her portfolio designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with nearly 14% of awards directed to these categories. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small, underserved businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and regulatory compliance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting her specialization in civil infrastructure and ecological operations. She regularly procures services related to forest road maintenance, erosion control, surveying, and concrete product installation, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in federal land management and heavy construction domains.