Kimberly Schneider

Kimberly serves as a Procurement Technician for the Tahoe National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, playing a critical role in executing acquisitions that support forest stewardship, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical services and construction activities, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and agency priorities. Her work directly enables field operations by securing essential support functions such as vegetation management, trail and road maintenance, and environmental cleanup services. Kimberly collaborates closely with resource managers and project engineers to translate operational needs into compliant, timely solicitations that meet both ecological and public safety objectives. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Kimberly maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs aligned with agency goals. She fosters collaborative procurement environments that prioritize responsiveness, local capacity, and technical expertise in forestry and civil engineering services. Her approach emphasizes transparent communication and early vendor engagement to ensure competitive, high-quality outcomes that reflect the unique challenges of managing federal forest lands. Kimberly demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 68% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable economic opportunity within rural and underserved communities. Her contracting patterns consistently align with federal mandates to increase participation from disadvantaged business concerns. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with additional demand for site preparation and janitorial services. Kimberly specializes in acquiring technical services related to forest restoration, erosion control, wildfire debris removal, and public infrastructure maintenance, demonstrating deep familiarity with the environmental and engineering demands of federal land management.