Kitty Filbin

Kitty Filbin serves as Support Services Supervisor for the USDA Forest Service’s Olympic National Forest, where she oversees the acquisition and management of essential operational support services critical to maintaining public access and ecological integrity across rugged, remote terrain. Her role is central to ensuring the agency’s mission of sustainable stewardship is supported by reliable, compliant, and efficient service delivery. Filbin primarily manages contracts for janitorial and facility maintenance services, ensuring that visitor amenities—including restrooms, trailheads, and ranger stations—meet federal hygiene and safety standards while minimizing environmental impact. She works closely with field personnel to align procurement outcomes with on-the-ground operational needs, prioritizing reliability, responsiveness, and environmental compliance in all acquisitions. Filbin cultivates strong, long-term partnerships with a network of local and regional service providers, many of whom specialize in environmentally sensitive cleaning and facility upkeep in protected wilderness areas. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in federal land management environments and a capacity to operate under strict ecological guidelines. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based metrics and consistent compliance with USDA and OMB standards. Filbin’s contracting portfolio is fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic inclusion and local economic development. All acquisitions are awarded exclusively to small business concerns, enabling regional entrepreneurs to contribute meaningfully to federal land stewardship. This approach not only supports workforce development in rural communities but also ensures service providers possess intimate knowledge of the Olympic Peninsula’s unique logistical and environmental challenges. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), with specialized emphasis on eco-friendly cleaning protocols, waste removal in sensitive habitats, and maintenance of infrastructure in high-traffic recreation zones. Filbin’s expertise lies in procuring services that balance public health requirements with ecological preservation, making her a key steward of both human safety and environmental integrity within the National Forest System.