Kevin Flores

Kevin Flores serves as the primary procurement lead for the Csa Northwest 1 USDA-FS, overseeing contracting activities critical to the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and land management in the Pacific Northwest. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on support activities for forestry, including vegetation management, fuels reduction, pest surveillance, and infrastructure maintenance. His role ensures alignment between operational needs and federal procurement regulations, facilitating timely execution of contracts that sustain forest health and public access while adhering to strict environmental and safety standards. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Flores consistently engages with a broad network of vendors specializing in ecological services, environmental consulting, and land management support. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting and collaborative vendor engagement, particularly with firms possessing technical expertise in silviculture, wildfire mitigation, and native species restoration. He prioritizes clear performance metrics and compliance with federal environmental mandates to ensure contractor accountability. Flores demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 83.3% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among local, regionally based small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB entities. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals, ensuring that federal investments in forest management directly benefit underserved communities and regional economies. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), with additional emphasis on environmental consulting (541620), landscaping services (561730), and commercial construction (236220). He procures specialized services such as invasive species control, trail and facility maintenance, ecological monitoring, and research supporting forest resilience strategies, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with USDA-FS operational priorities and federal land management frameworks.