Linda L. Shanbeck

Linda L. Shanbeck serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Willamette National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to ecological restoration, infrastructure maintenance, and operational readiness across federal forest lands. Her procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission to sustain forest health, enhance wildfire resilience, and maintain road and trail systems. She specializes in contracting for forestry support services, civil engineering projects, and environmental compliance activities, ensuring that acquisitions align with federal regulations and ecological priorities. Her role bridges field operations with supply chain execution, enabling timely delivery of mission-critical resources. Shanbeck maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BRINK BROTHERS INC., GRANITE COMMERCIAL SERVICE LLC, PROJECT RAM INNOVATIONS LLC, and PEAK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC, all of whom provide specialized expertise in forest management, habitat restoration, and heavy civil construction. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in federal environmental contracting and on-the-ground forestry operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to environmental standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shanbeck consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 68% of her awards designated for small businesses. She also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote economic development in underserved rural communities. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate alignment with socioeconomic goals, ensuring that federal procurement supports both ecological outcomes and community resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which accounts for over 60% of her portfolio, encompassing brush clearing, fuel reduction, and ecological monitoring services. She also frequently procures highway and bridge construction under NAICS 237310, reflecting the agency’s need for resilient infrastructure. Her technical expertise spans environmental remediation, forest product gathering, and civil engineering support, positioning her as a specialist in mission-aligned, ecologically sensitive acquisitions.