Kelly B Updegraff

Mr. Kelly B. Updegraff serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Forest Service, overseeing contract actions critical to sustaining national forest ecosystems and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on infrastructure resilience, ecological restoration, and field support services, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to protect and enhance forest and grassland resources. His work spans complex, mission-critical procurements in remote and rugged environments, requiring specialized technical expertise and agile contracting approaches to meet urgent operational needs. Updegraff maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of construction, staffing, medical support, and technical services essential to field operations. His contracting patterns emphasize reliable, pre-vetted vendors capable of delivering specialized labor, equipment, and engineering services under demanding environmental conditions, often requiring rapid mobilization and compliance with federal land use regulations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Updegraff consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with over 71% of his awards designated under the FAR 19.5 Small Business Set-Aside program. His contracting strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, while maintaining competitive rigor and mission alignment. The limited use of non-set-aside awards underscores a structured focus on socioeconomic goals without compromising operational effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), indicating deep expertise in terrestrial infrastructure and forest management support services. He frequently procures landscaping, equipment supply, and professional technical services necessary for wildfire mitigation, invasive species control, and trail maintenance, demonstrating specialized knowledge in federal land management operations and environmental compliance.