Kelly Ford

Kelly Ford supports the U.S. Forest Service’s Csa East 1 division in executing mission-critical procurement activities focused on sustaining national forest infrastructure and ecological resilience. Responsible for managing solicitations and awarding contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Ford ensures alignment with the agency’s priorities in land management, wildfire mitigation, and visitor facility operations. Their procurement portfolio centers on operational support services essential to remote forest environments, with a strong emphasis on compliance, environmental stewardship, and timely delivery of services in geographically challenging areas. Ford maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including M & D Forestry Service LLC, Franklin’s Services Unlimited Inc., and RX Fire Effects LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in forestry operations, fire ecology, and environmental sanitation. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on firms capable of delivering field-based services in remote, often rugged terrain, with an emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and ecological sensitivity. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures that incentivize quality and responsiveness. Ford’s procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business objectives, as evidenced by a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference across all active solicitations. This reflects a deliberate and consistent commitment to fostering economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those certified under the Small Business Administration’s programs. No other socioeconomic set-asides are utilized, underscoring a focused approach to maximizing participation by small businesses across all contract actions. The primary NAICS categories under Ford’s purview are Janitorial Services (561720), which dominate the portfolio, followed by Landscaping Services (561730), Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Surveying and Mapping Services (541370), and Transportation Equipment Wholesaling (423860). This mix reveals a specialized focus on sanitation, waste management, site maintenance, and logistical support for remote forest facilities, demonstrating deep technical expertise in sustaining operational readiness in ecologically sensitive and underserved areas.