Marcos Romero

Marcos Romero serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Deschutes National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. In this critical role, he provides technical oversight and contract administration for acquisitions supporting forest stewardship, including infrastructure maintenance, trail construction, and ecological restoration projects. He ensures contractor performance aligns with federal regulations and agency mission objectives, particularly in wildfire risk reduction, habitat preservation, and cultural resource protection. Romero typically manages task orders and service contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), focusing on construction and forestry support services that require field-level coordination with land management teams. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Romero maintains consistent working relationships with firms specializing in civil construction and forestry support activities. He collaborates closely with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in remote-site operations, environmental compliance, and seasonal labor management in rugged terrain. His oversight emphasizes safety protocols, adherence to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, and timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure services across the forest’s diverse topography. Romero’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring opportunities for firms certified under SBA programs including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), while maintaining an open competition posture for the remaining half of contracts. This approach reinforces the agency’s mandate to foster economic development in rural Oregon communities. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). He procures services such as trail rehabilitation, fuel reduction projects, erosion control, and archaeological site stabilization—requiring specialized knowledge in forest engineering, environmental mitigation, and seasonal workforce logistics. Romero’s expertise ensures that contract deliverables directly advance the Deschutes National Forest’s mission of sustainable land management and public safety.