Mark Miller

Mark D. Miller serves as the primary contracting lead for the USDA Forest Service, overseeing the acquisition of critical support services and specialized chemical solutions essential to forest health and emergency response operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems, mitigate wildfire risks, and maintain operational readiness in remote terrains. His acquisitions focus on mission-critical support activities, including vegetation management, pest control, and logistical services for field operations, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and strategic resource stewardship goals. Miller maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC and ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC for personnel and operational support, GONDO ROY E MD for specialized medical and field health services, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC for temporary staffing in remote locations, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for technical and logistical solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal land management environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and rapid deployment capabilities in high-risk operational zones. A strong advocate for small business participation, Miller consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within rural and forest-adjacent communities while leveraging the agility and niche expertise of small firms in forestry support and agricultural chemical services. His contracting approach aligns with federal socioeconomic goals and promotes equitable access to federal opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing vegetation management, invasive species control, and forest restoration services, and NAICS 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing), where he procures EPA-registered herbicides, insecticides, and application systems tailored for sensitive forest environments. His technical expertise ensures that all acquisitions meet ecological safety standards and operational requirements for use in federally managed wildlands.