Marc Valencia

Marc Valencia serves as a key procurement professional within the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, where he supports the agency’s mission of sustaining forest health and public infrastructure across ecologically sensitive and remote regions. He manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on operational support, facility maintenance, and resource stewardship, ensuring that critical infrastructure—such as trails, roads, and visitor facilities—remains safe and functional. His work directly enables wildfire mitigation efforts and public access programs, requiring precise alignment with federal procurement regulations and environmental compliance standards. Valencia maintains consistent partnerships with small businesses and service providers specializing in facility operations and environmental maintenance. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for local and regionally based vendors with expertise in forest service operations, including those capable of performing work in rugged, off-grid environments. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships built on reliability, environmental stewardship, and responsiveness to seasonal operational demands. He exhibits a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing full small business participation across all acquisitions. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to strengthen regional economies and ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities, with no preference for large business or unrestricted competitions. His approach aligns with USDA’s broader goals of community resilience and inclusive economic growth. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 444220 (Landscape Services), which accounts for two-thirds of his activity, encompassing vegetation management, erosion control, and habitat restoration. The remaining third centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial and Building Cleaning Services), particularly for visitor centers and ranger stations. His technical expertise lies in integrating environmental compliance, safety protocols, and sustainable practices into procurement decisions, ensuring that all contracted services support the Forest Service’s conservation and public access objectives.