Michell D. Gutierrez

Michell D. Gutierrez serves as a Procurement Technician with the USDA Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain national forest and grassland ecosystems through strategic acquisition of critical services and infrastructure support. In this role, Gutierrez facilitates the execution of procurements aligned with ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and operational readiness in remote terrains. They manage a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, focusing on simplified acquisitions and competitive contracting methods to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical resources. Their work directly enables field operations by securing technical, logistical, and workforce support essential to maintaining forest health and public safety. Gutierrez maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span specialized forestry support, temporary staffing, medical services for remote field personnel, and technology integration for operational systems. The procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal land management environments, often requiring compliance with environmental regulations and security protocols for work on sensitive federal lands. A strong commitment to small business participation characterizes Gutierrez’s contracting approach, with nearly 44% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 14.4% allocated to HUBZone concerns. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within rural and underserved communities, particularly those adjacent to national forests. The consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores alignment with federal goals to expand contractor diversity and strengthen local supply chains supporting federal land stewardship. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing services such as vegetation management, invasive species control, and wildfire preparedness support. Additional activity includes construction-related services under NAICS 237310 and 237110, reflecting the need for trail, road, and water infrastructure maintenance in forested regions. Gutierrez’s expertise centers on procuring specialized technical services that enable ecological resilience and operational continuity across the nation’s most challenging landscapes.