L. Maria Finan

L. Maria Finan serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of critical technical and professional services to support the agency’s mission of forest health, wildfire mitigation, and operational resilience in remote environments. Her portfolio centers on IT-enabled solutions that enhance field operations, data collection, and emergency response capabilities. She is responsible for full lifecycle contract administration—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Forest Service’s strategic priorities in ecological restoration and infrastructure sustainability. Finan maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized firms delivering computer-related services, staffing support for technical roles, and niche professional expertise in remote operational environments. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal systems integration, workforce support, and mission-critical technology deployment. Finan’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business policies. Her approach prioritizes performance, expertise, and scalability over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the Forest Service accesses the most qualified providers for complex technical needs. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing IT consulting, software development, data analytics, and systems support tailored to federal land management operations. She routinely acquires services related to geospatial modeling, field data collection platforms, cybersecurity for remote networks, and workforce support systems critical to sustaining operations in rugged, low-connectivity terrains. Her expertise lies at the intersection of federal IT procurement and environmental operational demands.