Matthew P. Fairchild

Matthew P. Fairchild serves as a Forest Fisheries Biologist with the San Juan National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he provides scientific expertise to guide ecological procurement decisions aligned with forest health and aquatic resource protection. His role bridges field biology and acquisition strategy, ensuring that contracted services meet rigorous environmental standards for stream restoration, fish habitat enhancement, and water quality monitoring. Fairchild typically oversees technical acquisitions related to ecological assessment, biological sampling, and environmental data analysis, working closely with contracting officers to define performance-based requirements that support the Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land stewardship. He maintains consistent working relationships with MEDVED GLOBAL INC, EBSS UNLIMITED, LLC, and independent consultant Valencia, Dan, all of whom provide specialized ecological monitoring, aquatic survey, and habitat mitigation services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment with federal environmental protocols, and a shared focus on science-driven outcomes. Fairchild prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in fisheries biology, stream ecology, and regulatory compliance under NEPA and ESA frameworks. Fairchild’s procurement portfolio is fully committed to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local ecological service providers and ensure that contracting opportunities support economic resilience in rural communities surrounding the San Juan National Forest. His approach consistently favors small, specialized firms with proven capacity in environmental science and field-based data collection. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), encompassing biological water quality testing, fish population assessments, stream sediment analysis, and habitat suitability modeling. He specializes in contracting for field-based ecological services that require certified methodologies, chain-of-custody protocols, and compliance with USDA and EPA standards, ensuring that all acquisitions deliver scientifically valid, defensible data to inform forest management decisions.