Joann P. Smalling

Joann W. Smalling serves as a Procurement Technician for the Deschutes National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land stewardship through strategic acquisition planning and contract administration. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of goods and services essential to forest management, including wildfire risk mitigation, trail and infrastructure maintenance, and cultural resource preservation. She works closely with program managers to translate operational needs into compliant solicitation documents, ensuring adherence to FAR guidelines and agency-specific policies. Her acquisitions primarily support field operations, with a strong emphasis on environmental services, specialty construction, and logistical support. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Smalling maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those certified under federal socioeconomic programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a collaborative, transparent approach to vendor engagement, fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in federal forest service contracting and ecological restoration work. Smalling demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 64.8% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 14.1% designated for HUBZone firms. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusive economic opportunity, regularly leveraging set-asides to empower local and underserved entrepreneurs aligned with rural economic development goals in central Oregon. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting her specialization in forest management services such as vegetation control, fuels reduction, and ecological monitoring. She also routinely procures specialty trade contracting (238990), highway and bridge construction (237310), and janitorial services (561720), demonstrating technical familiarity with both environmental and infrastructure domains. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions align with the Forest Service’s mission of ecological resilience and public safety.