Marcie Kelton

Marcie Kelton serves as a key procurement specialist within the Lincoln National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, where she manages acquisitions critical to sustaining ecological resilience and public recreational access. Her responsibilities center on executing contracts that support vegetation management, wildfire risk reduction, trail and road infrastructure maintenance, and visitor services—all aligned with the agency’s mission of sustainable forest stewardship. She handles a broad spectrum of service-based acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while prioritizing operational efficiency and environmental compliance across the forest’s diverse terrain. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Kelton maintains a consistent procurement pattern that engages a wide array of service providers specializing in ecological restoration, recreational facility upkeep, and land management support. Her working relationships are characterized by collaboration with contractors possessing technical expertise in forestry operations, erosion control, and outdoor recreation infrastructure, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and environmental stewardship. Kelton’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status. This approach prioritizes technical capability and operational readiness over mandated set-asides, though small businesses remain eligible and competitive within the open marketplace. Her procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 713990—All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries—reflecting her specialization in contracting for visitor services, recreational trail maintenance, interpretive programs, and non-motorized outdoor access infrastructure. This niche expertise underscores her deep understanding of the intersection between public recreation and ecological preservation, ensuring that all acquisitions enhance both user experience and environmental integrity within the Lincoln National Forest.