Paul Wood

Paul Wood serves as a Contract Specialist within the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support the agency’s mission of forest and grassland stewardship, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on construction, engineering, and operational support services essential to maintaining remote and rugged federal lands. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical resources through competitive contracting, sole-source justifications, and streamlined acquisition pathways aligned with agency priorities in ecological restoration and emergency response. Paul maintains consistent working relationships with a core 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 span construction, staffing, medical support, and technology services, reflecting the agency’s need for specialized, on-demand expertise in field operations and workforce augmentation. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, compliance with federal labor standards, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission continuity in challenging environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Paul consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 77% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to equitable contracting and community economic development. His pattern of awarding contracts through these programs reflects a strategic alignment with federal goals to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Paul’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), indicating deep expertise in civil infrastructure and forest management services. He routinely procures road maintenance, erosion control, trail construction, and forestry support services, requiring technical knowledge of environmental compliance, heavy equipment operations, and land-use regulations. His domain expertise ensures that acquisitions directly enhance forest health, public safety, and operational readiness across national lands.