Karl C. Morrison

Karl C. Morrison serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Allegheny National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to sustaining forest ecological integrity and public access. His procurement activities center on supporting active forest management, including vegetation control, habitat restoration, and infrastructure maintenance. Morrison handles a wide range of contract actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on environmental services, operational support, and specialized contractor-led fieldwork. He ensures compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to enhance wildfire resilience and invasive species mitigation. Morrison maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Boh Environmental, L.L.C. and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, both of which provide specialized environmental and technical services tailored to forest management needs. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, performance reliability, and regulatory compliance. He routinely engages contractors capable of executing complex field operations such as herbicide application, invasive species removal, and ecological monitoring, ensuring that contract deliverables meet rigorous environmental and safety standards. A defining feature of Morrison’s contracting profile is his strong preference for small business set-asides, with approximately 90% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity for small, locally-based firms and promoting socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. He actively prioritizes vendors certified under small business programs, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to community engagement and inclusive economic development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which accounts for nearly 70% of his contract portfolio, encompassing services like prescribed burning support, wildlife habitat enhancement, and forest health assessments. He also procures limited janitorial, specialty trade, and recreation infrastructure services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the operational ecosystem required to sustain a national forest. Morrison’s expertise lies at the intersection of environmental stewardship and efficient federal procurement.