Mark Senger

Mark Senger serves as Project Manager for the USDA Forest Service’s Olympic National Forest, where he oversees the planning, solicitation, and execution of critical infrastructure and resource management acquisitions. Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and ecological stewardship goals, Senger manages contracts tied to trailhead and restroom facility maintenance, hazard tree removal, snag creation, and road/utility resilience projects across the forest’s rugged terrain. His role bridges operational needs with federal contracting requirements, ensuring that procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission of sustainable ecosystem management and public safety. Senger collaborates with a network of specialized contractors experienced in forestry support services, including vegetation management, erosion control, and remote infrastructure construction. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in ecological restoration, wildland equipment maintenance, and wilderness logistics. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, contractor accountability, and adherence to environmental compliance standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of operating in sensitive, high-accessibility natural areas. Senger maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All procurements are reserved exclusively for small businesses, creating equitable access for firms certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and other small business programs. This approach actively promotes economic development in rural communities surrounding the Olympic National Forest while ensuring a diverse, capable contractor base aligned with the agency’s conservation priorities. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services such as fuel reduction, wildlife habitat enhancement, trail construction, and forest road maintenance. Senger’s technical expertise centers on ecological best practices, hazardous material handling, and low-impact construction techniques, ensuring all acquisitions advance both operational resilience and environmental integrity in one of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive temperate rainforests.