Mark L Kamholtz

Mark L. Kamholtz serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service – Spoc East, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure projects supporting forest land management and public access. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for construction, engineering, and support services essential to sustaining federal forest ecosystems. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to modernize aging facilities, rehabilitate water systems, and enhance operational resilience across forested lands. Kamholtz typically handles complex, high-stakes acquisitions under FAR Part 36, with a focus on construction, environmental services, and technical engineering support. Kamholtz maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, including civil engineering firms, forestry support providers, and surveying specialists. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in heavy civil construction and forest service operations, fostering competitive bidding environments and ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, past performance, and adherence to environmental and safety regulations, promoting accountability and mission alignment across vendor partnerships. His procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business inclusion, with over 21% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 8% allocated to HUBZone concerns. Although the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, Kamholtz actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to broaden participation and strengthen regional economic development. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to leverage small business capabilities while maintaining fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. Kamholtz’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting his specialization in forest infrastructure, road and bridge maintenance, and ecological support services. He frequently procures surveying and mapping services (NAICS 541370) and general support services (NAICS 561990), demonstrating deep technical expertise in land management, environmental compliance, and public works delivery on federal forest lands.