Nochelle Wilson - Contracting Officer

Nochelle Wilson serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of critical goods and services to support operational readiness across national forests and grasslands. Her portfolio focuses on procuring specialized equipment and technical services essential for wildfire mitigation, infrastructure resilience, and ecological restoration in remote and rugged environments. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with the Forest Service’s mission to sustain natural resources and enhance public safety. Her work directly enables field operations through timely procurement of mission-critical assets. Wilson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of vendors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span vehicle manufacturing, medical and staffing services, and technical consulting, reflecting the diverse operational needs of field personnel. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet the unique demands of federal land management operations. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 55.6% of awards issued without set-asides, while 44.4% are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising operational urgency or technical capability. She actively leverages small business programs to expand vendor diversity and enhance competition, particularly in niche technical and staffing categories. Wilson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing) and 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing), indicating a heavy emphasis on specialized vehicles and vehicle systems tailored for off-road, high-risk environments. She also procures management consulting services under NAICS 541618 to support operational planning and resource allocation. Her expertise centers on ruggedized transportation systems, vehicle electronics, and field-support services critical to the Forest Service’s emergency response and land stewardship missions.