Mary Smakula

Mary Smakula serves as a Facilities Engineer at the Mark Twain National Forest, where she plays a critical role in planning, evaluating, and managing infrastructure acquisitions that support sustainable land management and public access. Her responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of construction and engineering services essential to trail maintenance, road rehabilitation, watershed protection, and wildfire resilience initiatives. She works closely with field staff and environmental specialists to translate operational needs into technically sound solicitations, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and ecological safeguards. Smakula’s acquisitions are primarily focused on civil works and site-specific infrastructure projects that align with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of long-term public land stewardship. While specific contractor names are not available, Smakula maintains consistent partnerships with firms experienced in heavy civil engineering, site preparation, and utility installation within sensitive forested environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendors with proven expertise in low-impact construction techniques, erosion control, and ecological compliance, fostering relationships with contractors capable of operating under strict environmental regulations and seasonal constraints. Smakula demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes participation from small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for local and regional firms with relevant technical capabilities. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237110 (water and sewer line construction), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), 238910 (site preparation), and 237990 (other heavy civil engineering). She regularly solicits services related to stormwater management, septic system upgrades, trail drainage structures, and access road improvements—all tailored to the unique topographic and ecological demands of the National Forest system. Her technical expertise lies in integrating civil infrastructure with environmental protection standards.