Kander Womack

Kander Womack serves as a key procurement lead within the Helena National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain and modernize critical infrastructure across federal forest lands. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with facility resilience, environmental stewardship, and operational sustainability, Womack oversees contracts for transportation equipment, structural metal fabrication, and facility maintenance services. Their work directly enables ranger operations, visitor safety, and water system upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s long-term infrastructure goals. Womack’s portfolio emphasizes technical, mission-critical procurements that require precise engineering and environmental compliance. Womack maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT VII, DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION, INC., and XENTURIS LLC, each selected for their proven expertise in federal land management projects. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements on infrastructure rehabilitation, specialized equipment procurement, and environmental support services. The contracting approach prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in remote-site construction, forest service-specific regulations, and sustainable building practices, fostering long-term vendor reliability and performance accountability. Womack demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of eligible procurements toward full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate local and regional vendors with the capacity to deliver specialized services in rural and ecologically sensitive environments. No other socioeconomic set-aside categories are prioritized, underscoring a focused dedication to broad-based small business inclusion across all contract actions. The primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336999 for specialized transportation equipment, supporting off-road utility vehicles and maintenance fleets essential to forest operations. Additional emphasis is placed on janitorial services (561720) for visitor facilities, fabricated structural metal (332312) for trail and bridge infrastructure, and environmental consulting (541620) for compliance and restoration projects. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with USDA and Forest Service standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet rigorous environmental and safety benchmarks.