Lindsey Christian-Oberquell

Lindsey Christian Oberquell serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Lolo National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, managing the acquisition of goods and services essential to sustaining forest infrastructure, ecological health, and public safety. In this role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, focusing on contracts that support trail maintenance, forest road rehabilitation, water systems, and operational logistics. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure resilient public lands, requiring careful evaluation of technical specifications, environmental compliance, and lifecycle cost considerations for equipment and services. Oberquell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Quality Construction Co., YOY Inc., Century Warehousing, Inc., Oregon Woods, Inc., and the County of Kootenai. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional vendors with demonstrated expertise in forest service operations, heavy equipment maintenance, and logistical support. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, local economic impact, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. A defining feature of Oberquell’s contracting profile is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring that 100% of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses. This unwavering commitment promotes equitable access to federal opportunities and strengthens economic resilience in rural communities across western Montana. She actively prioritizes small business participation across all socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of inclusive contracting and community investment. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), and 115210 (Support Activities for Animal Production). These categories reflect her expertise in acquiring specialized equipment for forest operations, maintenance services for public facilities, and support services for wildlife management programs, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in forest service logistics and environmental compliance.