Linda L. Johnston

Leeann A. Johnston serves as a key procurement professional within the Boise National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, where she supports mission-critical land management activities through strategic contracting. Her responsibilities include managing acquisitions for ecological restoration, infrastructure maintenance, and wildfire risk reduction initiatives. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract awards with the Forest Service’s stewardship goals, particularly in reforestation, invasive species control, and public safety infrastructure. Johnston routinely handles contracts for specialized forestry support services, civil construction, and fabricated metal components essential to forest operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Johnston maintains consistent partnerships with vendors specializing in forestry support, heavy civil construction, and structural metal fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, environmental compliance, and operational reliability, fostering long-term vendor relationships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, mission-aligned solutions across remote and ecologically sensitive terrain. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal land management contexts and proven capacity to execute complex, safety-sensitive projects. Johnston’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for economically disadvantaged and community-based firms. She does not appear to prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, but her pattern indicates a balanced, performance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing vegetation management, trail maintenance, and ecological monitoring services. She also frequently procures NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) for access road repairs and NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) for guardrails, signage, and trail infrastructure. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in integrating civil engineering and ecological restoration within federal land management frameworks.