Lorrie D. Hill

Lorrie D. Hill serves as a Procurement Technician for the Umatilla National Forest R6 under the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain forest health through strategic acquisitions of critical infrastructure and ecological services. In this role, she facilitates the procurement lifecycle for contracts related to fuel reduction, reforestation, and forest restoration projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship goals. She handles a diverse range of acquisitions, from construction and land management support to janitorial and specialty trade services, acting as a key liaison between field operations and vendor communities to deliver timely, mission-critical resources across the Pacific Northwest. Lorrie collaborates closely with small and mid-sized contractors specializing in forestry support, civil engineering, and habitat restoration, fostering partnerships rooted in regional expertise and operational reliability. She works primarily with local and regional vendors familiar with the terrain and ecological constraints of the Umatilla region, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in wildfire mitigation and forest health treatments. Her procurement approach emphasizes responsiveness, technical competence, and adherence to environmental compliance standards, ensuring that contracted services align with the Forest Service’s science-based land management objectives. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Lorrie consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 72% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities, reflecting a deliberate commitment to inclusive economic development in rural and underserved communities. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a clear preference for vendors certified under federal socioeconomic programs, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to community resilience and equitable access to federal opportunities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting the agency’s emphasis on access infrastructure and on-the-ground ecological treatments. She also procures janitorial and specialty trade services to maintain operational facilities and support field crews. Lorrie’s expertise lies in aligning procurement strategy with ecological restoration priorities, ensuring that every acquisition advances the long-term health and resilience of the Umatilla National Forest.