Matthew Anderson

Matthew Anderson serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain national forest and grassland ecosystems through strategic acquisition of critical services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on ecological restoration, emergency response, and operational readiness in remote environments, with a strong emphasis on contracting for forestry support activities, environmental remediation, and security infrastructure. His work ensures the agency maintains operational resilience by securing specialized expertise to address wildfire mitigation, invasive species control, and infrastructure maintenance across federally managed lands. Anderson maintains consistent 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 niche service providers delivering specialized forestry support, temporary staffing for field operations, medical services for remote crews, and technology-enabled security systems. His contracting approach prioritizes agility and domain-specific capability, often engaging firms with proven experience in rugged terrain logistics and federal land management support. His procurement patterns demonstrate a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 84.6% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small, often locally based firms with expertise in forestry, environmental services, and emergency response, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals and enhancing community-based resilience. His primary NAICS focus includes 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which dominates his portfolio, followed by 562910 (Remediation Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services). He routinely procures services related to prescribed burning support, hazardous fuel reduction, wildlife habitat restoration, and perimeter security for remote field stations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the operational demands of federal land management.