Kim E Smith

Kim E. Smith serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to ecological restoration and public land stewardship. Her role centers on executing procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to mitigate wildfire risks, restore forest ecosystems, and enhance infrastructure resilience across federal lands. Smith handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning environmental remediation, site preparation, janitorial support, and historical site maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and sustainability objectives. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into targeted solicitations that support long-term land management goals. Smith collaborates with a broad network of small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver essential services across remote and ecologically sensitive areas. While no specific contractor names are currently identified in the procurement record, her pattern of engagement reflects a strong preference for partnerships with locally rooted vendors capable of executing specialized tasks in rugged terrain. Her working relationships emphasize responsiveness, environmental compliance, and the ability to meet stringent federal performance standards under time-sensitive conditions. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Smith consistently applies a 100% small business set-aside approach across all solicitations, in full alignment with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to fostering economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and community-based enterprises. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic diversity, ensuring that federal dollars directly benefit local economies and certified small businesses within the Rocky Mountain region. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 712120 (Historical Sites), 561720 (Janitorial Services), 562910 (Remediation Services), 238910 (Site Preparation), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). These categories underscore her expertise in acquiring services that maintain public access, ensure environmental safety, and support the structural integrity of forest service infrastructure, all while preserving cultural and ecological resources.