Michael Dobler

Michael Dobler serves as a key procurement lead within the Csa Intermountain 9 USDA-FS, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain and rehabilitate critical infrastructure across national forest lands. He manages acquisitions for civil engineering and facility maintenance projects, including water systems, roads, bridges, dams, and visitor facilities essential to public access and operational resilience. His procurement portfolio emphasizes site preparation and finish carpentry work, ensuring compliance with federal standards for remote, environmentally sensitive installations. Dobler’s role is central to enabling sustainable forest management through timely, compliant contracting that aligns with agency priorities for infrastructure longevity and public safety. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, G.S. Bostic Painting LLC, and Camas Creek Contracting L.L.C., all of which specialize in field-based, labor-intensive construction services. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated expertise in remote-site execution, environmental compliance, and seasonal operational constraints. Dobler’s contracting approach prioritizes reliability, local knowledge, and proven performance in challenging terrain, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in technical competence and regulatory adherence. Dobler’s procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business participation mandates, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to small business concerns without preference for specific subsets like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—instead focusing on overall small business capacity and capability. This approach ensures broad-based economic opportunity while maintaining high standards for project delivery in remote forest environments. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and 238350 (Finish Carpentry Contractors), reflecting a specialization in earthmoving, grading, erosion control, and precision woodworking for rustic and functional facilities. Dobler’s expertise centers on procuring services that blend heavy civil construction with artisanal finish work, ensuring infrastructure is both durable and context-sensitive within protected forest landscapes.