Marion Daniel

Marion P. Daniel serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service, where they play a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship and operational readiness across federal lands. Responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services essential to wildfire mitigation, invasive species control, and infrastructure resilience in remote terrains, Daniel ensures procurement activities align with federal contracting regulations and strategic resource management goals. Their portfolio primarily includes site preparation, logistics, agricultural chemical supplies, and specialized equipment procurement to support field operations and emergency response efforts. Daniel maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of professional services, labor support, technical consulting, and niche manufacturing capabilities tailored to the Forest Service’s unique operational demands. The procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical delivery, particularly for contractors capable of operating in rugged, low-infrastructure environments. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity underpins Daniel’s contracting strategy, with 80% of acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 12% are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Only 8% of contracts are awarded without set-asides, underscoring a robust focus on inclusive procurement practices that align with federal small business goals. Daniel’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 238910 (site preparation), 484210 (household and office goods moving), and 325320 (pesticide and agricultural chemical manufacturing), with secondary emphasis on 339999 and 335312 for specialized manufacturing needs. This reflects deep expertise in acquiring field logistics, environmental management inputs, and ruggedized equipment critical to sustaining forest health and emergency response capabilities across the nation’s public lands.