Justin Marler

Justin Marler serves as a key procurement lead for the San Juan National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain resilient forest ecosystems through strategic acquisition of specialized transportation and infrastructure equipment. He manages contracts critical to forest operations, including vehicles and equipment essential for wildfire response, trail maintenance, and ecological monitoring. His acquisitions directly enable field crews to perform stewardship activities across rugged terrain, ensuring public safety and resource protection. Marler’s work bridges operational needs with federal contracting compliance, focusing on technical solutions that enhance mobility and durability in remote, high-elevation environments. Marler maintains consistent partnerships with MEDVED GLOBAL INC, EBSS UNLIMITED, LLC, and VALENCIA, DAN, all of whom deliver specialized transportation equipment tailored to forest service requirements. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven experience in customizing rugged, off-road vehicles and multi-purpose trailers for federal land management applications. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with federal specifications, and responsiveness to field operational feedback, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and adaptability. Marler demonstrates a full commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This consistent application of small business set-asides underscores his dedication to expanding economic opportunity within the rural and regional supplier base, particularly among firms capable of delivering niche transportation solutions. His contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic diversity, ensuring that small, locally rooted vendors play a central role in supporting federal land stewardship. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting a specialized domain in heavy-duty, off-road vehicles and custom trailers designed for forest service use. He procures equipment such as all-terrain utility vehicles, wildfire suppression trailers, and multi-axle hauling systems engineered for extreme conditions, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal vehicle standards and environmental durability requirements.