Peggy Fisher

Peggy Fisher serves as a Forest Engineer with the Deschutes National Forest, where she plays a critical role in planning, evaluating, and procuring civil engineering and infrastructure projects essential to sustainable forest management. Her responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition of services related to trail and road construction, erosion control, culvert installation, and wildfire mitigation infrastructure—all aligned with the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological resilience and public safety. Fisher works closely with field staff and resource specialists to translate operational needs into technically sound procurement requirements, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. She primarily handles construction and engineering service contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on project delivery methods that support long-term land stewardship. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Fisher’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with civil engineering firms and heavy construction contractors experienced in remote, environmentally sensitive terrain. Her working relationships typically involve vendors capable of navigating complex permitting regimes, implementing Best Management Practices for water quality, and adhering to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. She favors contractors with proven experience in forest service environments and a track record of safety and environmental compliance. Fisher’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of acquisitions issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 14.3% of opportunities as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes technical capability while fostering economic opportunity for qualified small firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting her expertise in transportation and erosion control infrastructure within forested landscapes. She also procures limited real estate-related services under NAICS 531210 for land access and right-of-way coordination. Fisher’s technical domain centers on durable, low-impact engineering solutions that maintain ecological integrity while enabling public access and fire management operations.