Nan Berger

Nan Berger serves as a Recreation Specialist with the Colville National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this role, she is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing recreational infrastructure and visitor services across federal forest lands, with a primary focus on campground operations, trailhead facilities, and RV park management. Her procurement activities center on acquiring goods and services that support public access, safety, and sustainability in outdoor recreation areas. She typically handles acquisitions related to facility maintenance, visitor amenities, environmental compliance, and seasonal staffing, ensuring alignment with the Forest Service’s mission of balanced land use and ecological stewardship. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Nan collaborates with a range of vendors specializing in recreational facility operations, including providers of sanitation systems, campground equipment, signage, and maintenance services. Her working relationships are characterized by a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal land management standards and experience delivering services in remote, environmentally sensitive settings. She prioritizes reliability, compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, and long-term operational sustainability in vendor selection. Nan’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on broad market competition rather than targeted socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. While she does not formally prioritize small business participation through set-asides, her procurement process remains accessible to all qualified vendors, including small and mid-sized firms capable of meeting technical and operational standards. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 721211—RV Parks and Campgrounds—reflecting deep expertise in managing recreational infrastructure. She procures services such as waste and water system maintenance, campground reservations systems, accessibility upgrades, interpretive signage, and seasonal staffing for visitor services. Her technical domain centers on compliance with USDA and Forest Service standards for public recreation, environmental protection, and ADA accessibility in outdoor settings.