Margaret Sullivan

Margaret Sullivan serves as a key procurement lead within the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain healthy forest ecosystems through strategic acquisitions in operational and environmental services. She manages a portfolio focused on janitorial services and testing laboratory support critical to maintaining infrastructure resilience and ecological integrity across public lands. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with the agency’s priorities in wildfire mitigation, reforestation, and watershed protection. Sullivan is responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts that enable field operations, facility maintenance, and environmental monitoring across the Rocky Mountain region. Her contractor relationships are characterized by deep engagement with small businesses, particularly those certified under the Small Business Administration’s set-aside programs. She consistently partners with local and regional vendors capable of delivering high-quality janitorial services for ranger stations, visitor centers, and field offices, as well as accredited testing laboratories that provide soil, water, and air quality analysis essential for ecological assessments. Sullivan fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and mission alignment, prioritizing responsiveness and regional expertise. Sullivan maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across all her acquisitions, fully embracing the FAR 19.5 framework to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic equity, with consistent reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors. This approach not only strengthens local economies but also ensures that contracting opportunities align with the agency’s values of stewardship and community inclusion. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting her technical expertise in environmental compliance and facility operations. She procures specialized services including hazardous waste cleanup, pathogen testing, and water quality analysis, requiring contractors with certified laboratory accreditation and experience in federal land management environments.