Melissa A Johnson

Melissa A. Johnson serves as a key procurement professional within the Eastern Region USDA Forest Service, overseeing acquisitions critical to the stewardship of federal forest lands. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on ecological restoration, wildfire risk mitigation, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental services, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain healthy forests and public access to natural resources. Her work centers on soliciting and awarding contracts for engineering, construction, and support services that enable active land management, habitat conservation, and watershed protection across the Eastern Region. Johnson cultivates strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, primarily small businesses and specialized contractors delivering forestry support, civil engineering, and facility construction services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based engagements with firms capable of delivering technical expertise in forest infrastructure, trail systems, and fire management infrastructure. She maintains consistent working relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in federal environmental compliance, NEPA adherence, and sustainable construction practices. Her procurement strategy is deeply rooted in socioeconomic inclusion, with 95% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and other disadvantaged firms, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to equitable contracting. This focus ensures that local and regional enterprises contribute meaningfully to national forest management objectives. Johnson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with additional emphasis on engineering services (541330) and commercial building construction (236220). She specializes in acquiring services related to forest road maintenance, erosion control, trail development, and facility upgrades—domains requiring technical precision, environmental sensitivity, and adherence to federal land use regulations.