Leslie L. Solberg

Leslie L. Solberg serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service, responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services critical to the agency’s mission of sustaining national forest and grassland ecosystems. She oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting wildfire mitigation, ecological restoration, infrastructure resilience, and operational readiness in remote terrains. Her procurement activities span technical services, construction, and specialized labor, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Forest Service’s strategic priorities in environmental stewardship and emergency response. Solberg maintains consistent relationships with key 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 blend of professional services, labor support, and technical contracting needs, particularly in forestry operations, medical support for field personnel, and IT-enabled resource management. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, niche expertise, and adaptability to the unique demands of federal land management operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Solberg prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting programs that promote economic development in underserved communities. Her pattern of awarding contracts reflects a balanced strategy between broad competition and targeted support for disadvantaged vendors. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which accounts for nearly half of her portfolio, including vegetation management, pest control, and fire prevention services. She also procures construction-related services under NAICS 237110 and 237310, addressing water systems and road infrastructure critical to forest access and safety. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in mission-critical, field-oriented procurement within the natural resource management domain.