Joel A Butzin

Joel A. Butzin serves as a Contracting Officer for the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the acquisition of critical services and infrastructure to support ecological restoration and public land stewardship. His portfolio encompasses contracts aligned with wildfire mitigation, reforestation, and watershed protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations under FAR and agency-specific directives. He oversees a diverse range of acquisitions—from ecological support activities to civil engineering projects—balancing mission-critical needs with fiscal responsibility and regulatory adherence. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities by securing technical expertise and operational capabilities essential to sustaining forest ecosystems across the Rocky Mountain region. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Joel maintains consistent partnerships with firms specializing in forestry support, heavy civil construction, and environmental services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in ecological restoration, trail and road infrastructure, and land management operations. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in sustainable practices and compliance with environmental standards, ensuring that deliverables meet both operational demands and conservation goals. Joel exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 64% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on socioeconomic programs, with minimal use of HUBZone set-asides and no reliance on 8(a) or SDVOSB preferences. This focus underscores his dedication to expanding economic opportunity for small, locally-based enterprises capable of delivering essential services across rural and remote forested landscapes. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which dominates his portfolio, followed by highway and bridge construction (237310) and other heavy civil engineering (237990). He routinely procures services including fuel reduction, erosion control, trail maintenance, and watershed infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in environmental and land management contracting domains. His technical acumen ensures that acquisitions align with ecological best practices and federal land use policies.