Mark Hocken

Mark Hocken serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service’s CSA Northwest 3 office, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining federal forest infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for technical systems and communications equipment essential to wildfire preparedness, trail maintenance, and operational communications. He ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission-critical capabilities that support ecological resilience and public safety. His portfolio centers on technology-driven solutions enabling field operations, data transmission, and emergency response coordination across remote forest lands. Hocken maintains consistent working relationships with Hamilton Excavation LLC and Spring Fountain Studios LLC, both of which provide specialized services aligned with the agency’s infrastructure and communications needs. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized field equipment, remote communication systems, and multimedia documentation tools for environmental monitoring. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on reliability, technical adaptability, and on-site responsiveness in challenging terrain. Hocken demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and leverage the agility of small firms capable of delivering tailored solutions in underserved rural regions. His contracting approach consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while enhancing mission outcomes. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 334220, which encompasses the manufacturing of radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment. He specializes in acquiring ruggedized two-way radios, satellite-enabled field communicators, and secure data transmission systems designed for high-noise, low-signal forest environments. This technical domain expertise ensures that the agency’s operational communications remain resilient, interoperable, and mission-ready under extreme conditions.