Paul Larsen

Paul Larsen serves as a key procurement lead for the Custer Gallatin National Forest, managing acquisitions critical to maintaining federal forest infrastructure and public safety. He oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and support services across a vast, ecologically sensitive landscape, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of sustainable land stewardship. His work centers on awarding contracts for civil engineering, road and bridge rehabilitation, wildfire mitigation systems, and facility upkeep, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical infrastructure resilience in remote and rugged terrain. Larsen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including YOUNG GUN CONSTRUCTION LLC, TK3, LLC, and KOMMODITIES CORP, each of which has demonstrated reliable performance in delivering complex field-based services under challenging environmental conditions. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in remote-site logistics, seasonal work cycles, and federal environmental compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, safety, and long-term operational sustainability over short-term cost savings. A strong advocate for small business participation, Larsen prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for over 76% of his awards, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines to foster economic opportunity in rural and forest-dependent communities. He also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity and veteran workforce integration within federal land management operations. His procurement focus is concentrated in heavy civil engineering (NAICS 237990), highway and bridge construction (237310), and janitorial services (561720), with significant activity in forestry support (115310) and roofing (238160). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in managing infrastructure lifecycles across dispersed, high-use public lands, balancing ecological preservation with public access and safety requirements.