Lincoln S. Capstick III

Lincoln S. Capstick III serves as a Contracting Officer for the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that support ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience across federal public lands. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of services and construction contracts essential to maintaining forest health and operational readiness, including environmental remediation, facility upgrades, and technical training support. Capstick ensures all acquisitions align with the agency’s mission of sustainable land stewardship and comply with federal procurement regulations under the FAR and USDA guidelines. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Capstick maintains active partnerships with a broad network of small businesses and specialized service providers, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and vendor development, particularly with firms possessing expertise in ecological services and rural infrastructure. He routinely engages with contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in field-based operations and environmental compliance. Capstick demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 90.6% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small, locally based firms, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation over large-scale, no-set-aside awards, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to community economic development and equitable access to federal contracts. His primary NAICS focus areas include Other Technical and Trade Schools, Roofing Contractors, and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, indicating a strong emphasis on facility maintenance, workforce training, and infrastructure upgrades. He also procures services related to dental and medical offices, suggesting support for on-site health services at remote field stations. Capstick’s expertise lies in balancing technical requirements with environmental and operational constraints, ensuring that procurements deliver both mission-critical outcomes and long-term sustainability.