Kelly J Fortney

Kelly J. Fortney serves as a Contracting Officer for the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical services supporting ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience across federal public lands. Her procurement portfolio encompasses a broad range of operational and technical services aligned with the agency’s land stewardship mission, including environmental planning, field support, and facility maintenance contracts. Fortney ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals through transparent, efficient contracting practices that prioritize sustainable outcomes and public accountability. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Fortney consistently engages a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including small businesses, local service providers, and specialized environmental consultants. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for collaborative, community-based partnerships that align with regional ecological needs and workforce development goals. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance-based outcomes and adaptive contract management, ensuring contractors deliver high-quality services under dynamic field conditions. Fortney demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 72.1% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust emphasis on empowering small, locally rooted enterprises. She also supports HUBZone participation at 1.5%, demonstrating alignment with federal goals to promote economic development in historically underserved areas. Her contracting approach actively leverages set-aside authorities to increase small business access to federal opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus includes apprenticeship training (611513), medical and dental services (621111, 621210), and plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (238220), indicating a unique blend of workforce development and facility support needs. This suggests she procures not only ecological services but also essential infrastructure and personnel training programs that sustain field operations and support employee well-being in remote, high-altitude environments.