LeRoy Schmitz

LeRoy Schmitz serves as a Procurement Technician at the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the Department of Agriculture’s mission to sustainably manage national forest lands through strategic acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational services. In this role, he facilitates the procurement of construction, engineering, and resource management contracts essential to maintaining trails, roads, and facilities in remote and ecologically sensitive areas. Schmitz works closely with program managers to translate operational needs into compliant solicitation documents, ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship priorities. His acquisitions primarily support civil engineering, logging operations, and specialized transportation services vital to forest health and public safety. Schmitz collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses and specialty contractors experienced in heavy civil construction and forest service logistics. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of operating in challenging terrain and under strict environmental compliance standards. He fosters transparent, relationship-based vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical services across the region. Schmitz demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with agency goals to expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged and locally based firms. Though no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, his pattern reflects a deliberate preference for small business eligibility, reinforcing the agency’s broader equity and resilience objectives. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting the agency’s need for durable infrastructure in rugged environments. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 113310 (Logging), 484220 (Specialized Local Trucking), and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping), demonstrating expertise in land management support services that enable forest health, wildfire mitigation, and public access initiatives.