Matthew A. Morris

Matthew A. Morris serves as a key procurement professional within the Boise National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining forest ecosystems and public safety. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for ecological restoration, wildfire risk mitigation, and infrastructure maintenance activities. He routinely handles complex procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission of long-term forest stewardship and habitat preservation. His portfolio spans environmental services, land management support, and civil construction, requiring deep technical knowledge of forestry operations and federal contracting protocols. Morris cultivates strong partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, particularly small businesses specializing in forestry support and land-based construction. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms experienced in ecological remediation, invasive species control, and trail and road maintenance. He prioritizes collaborative, performance-based contracting methods and fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance, accountability, and adaptive management of natural resource projects. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Morris consistently applies small business set-asides, with 72.5% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to inclusive economic opportunity. His contracting strategy reflects a deliberate effort to empower local and underserved enterprises with the capacity to deliver on mission-critical forest management tasks. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing tree planting, fuel reduction, and silvicultural services, followed by NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) for access and safety infrastructure. He also procures specialized equipment and services under NAICS 334513 and 236220, indicating expertise in technical monitoring systems and facility maintenance. His domain knowledge spans ecological science, civil engineering, and sustainable land use practices, making him a pivotal link between environmental goals and federal acquisition execution.