Mark L. LaCroix

Mark L. LaCroix serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service–SPOC NW, overseeing acquisitions that advance ecological restoration, public safety, and infrastructure resilience across federal forest lands. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for trail and bridge rehabilitation, wildfire mitigation infrastructure, reforestation support, and maintenance of remote administrative facilities. He ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing sustainable outcomes that balance public access with environmental stewardship. LaCroix routinely handles complex, mission-critical procurements requiring technical expertise in civil engineering, ecological services, and facility maintenance, often coordinating with field staff to translate operational needs into compliant, performance-based solicitation requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified, LaCroix maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in forestry support, heavy civil construction, and engineering design services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance accountability, fostering relationships with firms capable of operating in remote, environmentally sensitive terrains. He frequently engages contractors with proven experience in low-impact construction techniques, native species planting, and erosion control, ensuring that vendor capabilities align with the agency’s ecological and safety mandates. LaCroix demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 76.6% of acquisitions issued without set-asides. However, he actively promotes small business participation, consistently allocating 13.1% of opportunities to total small business set-asides and 8.4% to HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to stimulate economic development in rural and underserved communities. The 1.9% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts further signals his commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with significant activity in architectural services (541310) and other heavy civil engineering (237990). He specializes in acquiring services related to trail engineering, wildfire-resistant infrastructure, reforestation logistics, and maintenance of recreational and administrative facilities, demonstrating deep technical fluency in land management and public works procurement.