John D. McHenry

John D. McHenry serves as a Contract Specialist for the Allegheny National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting ecological stewardship and infrastructure resilience. His portfolio centers on acquiring specialized services for forest management, including vegetation control, habitat restoration, and civil engineering works critical to wildfire mitigation and public land access. McHenry ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mission to sustain ecological integrity and support recreational use across Pennsylvania’s largest national forest. He maintains established relationships with key contractors including Boh Environmental, L.L.C. and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, both of which provide technical expertise in environmental remediation, herbicide application, and ecological monitoring. McHenry’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and environmental accountability. His interactions with contractors are characterized by structured solicitation processes and rigorous evaluation of technical capability and environmental safety protocols. McHenry’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 74% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 24% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 2% allocated to HUBZone firms. This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while advancing socioeconomic goals within the federal contracting framework. His primary NAICS focus areas include Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Highway/Street/Bridge Construction (237310), and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), reflecting his specialization in field-based environmental and infrastructure services. He frequently procures surveying, mapping, and construction services essential to forest management planning, trail maintenance, and erosion control, demonstrating deep domain expertise in ecological and civil engineering procurement.