Len Kring

Len Kring serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, specifically supporting CSA East 6, where he manages acquisitions critical to forest ecosystem sustainability and operational readiness. His responsibilities center on securing specialized infrastructure and maintenance services that directly support forest health initiatives, public safety, and recreational access. He routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 for construction-related services, structural metal fabrication, and site preparation, ensuring alignment with federal land management priorities and environmental compliance standards. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to restore and maintain forested lands through targeted, mission-critical contracting. Kring 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 partnerships reflect a preference for local and regionally based vendors with proven expertise in structural metal fabrication, snow and debris removal, mobile welding, and site grading. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and rapid response capabilities essential for seasonal and emergency forest operations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Kring’s procurement strategy is uniformly dedicated to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a steadfast commitment to economic inclusion and regional workforce development, ensuring that contracts empower small, locally owned enterprises to contribute meaningfully to federal land stewardship. His consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to build capacity among underserved vendors and strengthen community resilience through federal contracting. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), where he procures custom metal structures, guardrails, signage supports, and other engineered components essential for trail development, firebreak infrastructure, and visitor safety systems. This specialization reveals deep domain expertise in the fabrication and installation of durable, site-specific metal assets tailored to rugged forest environments, ensuring compliance with USDA engineering and environmental standards.