Patti Shuffield

Patti A. Shuffield serves as a Procurement Technician for the Deschutes National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land stewardship through efficient and compliant acquisition processes. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of goods and services critical to forest management, including infrastructure maintenance, ecological restoration, and public safety initiatives. She works closely with program managers to translate operational needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities. Her acquisitions primarily support field operations, ranging from trail and road maintenance to cultural resource protection and wildfire risk mitigation efforts. While specific contractor names are not available, Patti consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, specialty trade contractors, and service providers with expertise in forestry support and public works. Her procurement patterns reflect a collaborative approach, emphasizing clear communication, timely contract administration, and vendor compliance with environmental and safety standards. She maintains strong working relationships with local and regional firms capable of delivering services in remote, ecologically sensitive environments. Patti demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and nearly 10% designated for HUBZone firms. Her consistent use of small business set-asides aligns with federal goals to expand economic opportunity in rural and underserved communities, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive procurement practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), followed by highway and bridge construction (237310) and janitorial services (561720). She regularly procures services such as vegetation management, surveying and mapping, and specialty trade contracting to maintain forest infrastructure and preserve natural and cultural resources across central Oregon’s dynamic landscapes.