Joyce Rairdon

Joyce Rairdon serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service’s CSA East 7 unit, overseeing acquisitions critical to the operational integrity of national forest lands. Responsible for managing contracts that sustain ranger district functions and public land accessibility, she specializes in support services essential to environmental stewardship and infrastructure maintenance. Her portfolio consistently targets janitorial, forestry support, and specialized technical services that enable day-to-day operations across federally managed wilderness areas. Rairdon ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission-critical service delivery in remote and ecologically sensitive regions. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong reliance on small business vendors, with nearly 89% of awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively engages with service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified firms, fostering inclusive economic development in rural and forest-adjacent communities. While no specific contractor names are currently available, her procurement approach consistently favors vendors with proven experience in federal land management support, emphasizing responsiveness, compliance, and local capacity building. Rairdon’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which together account for over two-thirds of her contract activity. She frequently procures vegetation management, trail maintenance, fire prevention support, and facility upkeep services essential to forest health and public safety. Additional acquisitions include specialized technical services under NAICS 541990 and building maintenance under 561790, reflecting a broad but targeted approach to sustaining the physical and ecological infrastructure of national forests. Her expertise lies in balancing environmental compliance with efficient, mission-driven procurement practices.