Kyle Young

Kyle Young serves as a procurement specialist within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, specifically supporting the CSA East 6 unit, where he manages acquisitions critical to forest ecosystem sustainability. His responsibilities center on planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for land management services that directly support forest health, public safety, and recreational infrastructure. He primarily handles sole-source and competitive procurements under NAICS 115112, focusing on soil preparation, planting, and cultivating activities essential to reforestation, erosion control, and invasive species mitigation. His work ensures that operational needs are met through timely, compliant contracting aligned with federal land stewardship objectives. Young maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including American Classic Construction Inc., Zimmer Plowing LLC, Lewis Mobile Welding LLC, Miller, Shelia D, and Moore & Shryock LLC. These vendors provide niche, field-based services such as heavy equipment operation for land grading, mobile welding for infrastructure repair, and precision soil conditioning. His procurement approach favors established, geographically proximate contractors with proven technical expertise in forestry support operations, fostering reliable, repeat partnerships that prioritize operational continuity and mission readiness. Young’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. This indicates a focus on technical capability and operational suitability over socioeconomic classifications, though it does not preclude small business participation. His pattern suggests a mission-driven procurement strategy that prioritizes performance, local responsiveness, and specialized skill over mandated set-aside programs. His technical domain is narrowly focused on NAICS 115112, where he procures services directly tied to ecological restoration: site prep for tree planting, native vegetation establishment, mulching, contouring, and invasive species removal. He operates with deep familiarity in forestry-specific equipment, soil science applications, and land rehabilitation techniques, ensuring that contracted work meets rigorous environmental and silvicultural standards.