Lynette Taylor

Lynette Taylor serves as a Contract Specialist for the Lolo National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support critical land management objectives, including infrastructure resilience, ecological stewardship, and public safety. Her procurement portfolio centers on construction, engineering, and support services essential to maintaining forest roads, trails, bridges, and water systems across western Montana. Taylor ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting decisions with the agency’s strategic priorities in sustainable resource management and public access. She maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including Quality Construction Co., YOY INC, Century Warehousing, Inc., Oregon Woods, Inc., and the County of Kootenai, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in forestry support, heavy civil construction, and logistical services. Her contracting patterns indicate a focus on long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical competency and operational reliability, particularly among firms experienced in remote, environmentally sensitive project sites. Taylor demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 80% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity for small, locally based enterprises and enhance community resilience through inclusive contracting. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic goals, ensuring that small businesses play a central role in delivering essential public services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), underscoring her technical expertise in forestry logistics, environmental infrastructure, and utility systems. She procures specialized services ranging from trail maintenance and fuelwood harvesting to erosion control and water system upgrades, demonstrating deep familiarity with the unique operational demands of federal forest lands.