Mark Cadwallader

Mark Cadwallader serves as a key procurement professional within the Lincoln National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustainable forest management and ecological resilience. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for forestry support services, including vegetation management, wildfire risk reduction, and trail and road infrastructure maintenance. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of long-term land stewardship and habitat preservation. His acquisitions are predominantly service-based, focused on technical field operations and ecological restoration activities. Cadwallader maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in forestry support activities, including vegetation control crews, erosion control specialists, and remote sensing contractors. He works closely with firms possessing field expertise in prescribed burning, invasive species removal, and forest health monitoring. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in rugged, remote terrain operations and environmental compliance. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of all procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small, locally based enterprises, particularly those with demonstrated experience in natural resource management. While no set-asides are exclusively designated for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms, his portfolio actively encourages participation from small businesses with relevant technical qualifications. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services such as timber stand improvement, fuel reduction, wildlife habitat enhancement, and forest inventory support. He specializes in contracting for field-based ecological services that require specialized equipment, certified personnel, and adherence to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) protocols, making him a key steward of environmentally sound contracting practices within the National Forest System.