Kathleen McTighe

Kathleen McTighe serves as a primary procurement official within the USDA Forest Service. In this capacity, she supports the agency’s mission of stewardship and maintenance of national forest lands by facilitating the acquisition of essential services and infrastructure support. Her role is integral to the agency's ability to execute strategic priorities, including the rehabilitation of public infrastructure and the development of recreational facilities and forestry support systems. The agency landscape includes a diverse range of vendors, with awards distributed across various sectors including public affairs, specialized consulting, and educational services. Vendors active at this agency include Jackson Pierce Public Affairs, Inc., Lifeskills Connection INC, GBX Consultants Inc, Citizen's High School, Inc., and Sure Drain, LLC. The agency demonstrates a rigorous commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, maintaining a 100% Small Business Set-Aside rate. This procurement pattern indicates a dedicated focus on fostering competition among small business entities and ensuring that federal spending supports the small business community. Procurement activities are highly specialized, with a technical focus split equally between site preparation and forestry support. The agency’s requirements frequently center on NAICS code 238910 for site preparation contractors and NAICS code 115310 for support activities for forestry. This specialization aligns with the agency's core mission of managing forest lands, developing campsites, and maintaining the physical infrastructure necessary for environmental and public safety.