Mark Phillip

Mark M. Phillipp serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure, ecological restoration, and operational support services across federal forest and grassland lands. His role ensures alignment with the agency’s mission to enhance forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and maintain resilience in remote and rugged terrains. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on construction, environmental services, and specialized forestry support, often requiring technical expertise in civil engineering and ecological management. His acquisitions directly enable field operations, emergency response, and long-term ecosystem sustainability initiatives. Phillipp 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 heavy civil construction, workforce staffing, medical support for field personnel, and technology-enabled forestry solutions. His contracting approach prioritizes proven performance in challenging environments, favoring vendors with demonstrated experience in remote-site operations, seasonal labor mobilization, and specialized forestry equipment or services. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 75.6% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the complex, mission-critical nature of many requirements. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 24.4% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating active engagement with small firms capable of delivering specialized forestry and construction services without requiring socioeconomic set-aside certifications. Phillipp’s primary NAICS focus includes Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), and Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210), underscoring his expertise in civil infrastructure and ecological restoration. He procures services ranging from trail and road construction to nursery-grown vegetation for reforestation, invasive species control, and wildfire suppression support, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in both engineering and natural resource management domains.