Kelli Van Norman

Kelli Van Norman serves as the Inventory Coordinator for the Interagency Special Status/Sensitive Species Program at the Mount Hood National Forest, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal environmental regulations through strategic procurement of ecological monitoring and habitat conservation services. Her position bridges scientific data collection and operational execution, overseeing acquisitions for biological surveys, rare species tracking systems, and habitat restoration tools critical to maintaining ecological integrity under the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act. She routinely manages contracts for field-based ecological inventories, GIS mapping services, and specialized wildlife monitoring equipment, aligning procurement activities with the U.S. Forest Service’s mandate for science-based land management and interagency collaboration. Van Norman collaborates with a network of environmental consulting firms, ecological research organizations, and field survey contractors with expertise in botany, herpetology, and ornithology. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency and regulatory compliance, often engaging firms with certified biologists and experience in federal land management contexts. She prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships that demonstrate consistent quality in data collection, reporting, and adaptive management support across complex forest ecosystems. While specific set-aside preferences are not publicly documented, her procurement practices reflect a strong alignment with socioeconomic goals, frequently incorporating 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms with proven capacity in ecological services. Her approach supports small business growth by creating pathways for niche environmental contractors to contribute meaningfully to federally mandated conservation outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories 541715 (Environmental Consulting), 541990 (Other Scientific and Technical Services), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with an emphasis on habitat restoration, invasive species control, and wildlife corridor assessments. Van Norman’s technical domain expertise centers on threatened and endangered species inventory protocols, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous federal standards for data accuracy and ecological impact mitigation.