Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson supports the procurement mission of the U.S. Forest Service’s CSA East 7 unit by managing acquisitions critical to national forest stewardship and operational readiness. She handles a diverse portfolio of service contracts focused on forestry support, land management infrastructure, and environmental compliance activities, ensuring that ranger districts and field operations receive timely, mission-critical resources. Her work directly enables the agency’s mandate to sustain forest ecosystems while maintaining public access and safety through strategic contracting decisions aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Johnson cultivates partnerships with a broad base of small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, reflecting a strong preference for small business set-asides. Nearly three-quarters of her procurements are structured under FAR 19.5 small business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate and consistent commitment to fostering economic opportunity within the rural and forest-adjacent contracting community. Her vendor relationships prioritize qualified firms capable of delivering specialized services in forest management, site preparation, and ecological restoration, often working closely with local and regional vendors with deep domain expertise. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating), reflecting expertise in ecological restoration, reforestation, and forest health initiatives. She also regularly sources services under 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) for trail construction, firebreak development, and access road maintenance. Additional procurements include professional technical services under 541990 and real estate appraisal services under 531320, underscoring her ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects that bridge land management, environmental science, and infrastructure development. Johnson’s contracting approach is grounded in technical precision and a deep understanding of federal land stewardship priorities.