Norma D Hernandez

Norma D. Hernandez serves as a Procurement Technician with the USDA Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain national forest and grassland ecosystems through efficient and compliant acquisition processes. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of critical goods and services essential to wildfire mitigation, infrastructure resilience, and operational readiness in remote terrains. Her responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, coordinating with technical stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance under the FAR, and managing contract administration for a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and support services. She plays a vital role in translating mission needs into actionable procurement actions that align with federal acquisition policy and environmental stewardship goals. Hernandez 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 specialized construction firms, workforce staffing providers, medical support services, and technology integrators—all critical to sustaining Forest Service operations. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal environmental and infrastructure projects, fostering reliable, long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance and compliance. Her procurement approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly one-third of her awards designated for small businesses under total small business set-asides, and an additional 14.3% reserved for HUBZone-certified firms. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of HUBZone and small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities while maintaining competitive integrity. Hernandez’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), followed by water and sewer infrastructure (237110), construction equipment leasing (532412), engineering services (541330), and educational support (611710). These categories reflect the agency’s need for field-ready infrastructure, technical expertise in ecological restoration, and workforce development support—aligning her work directly with the Forest Service’s operational and environmental priorities.