Randy Sander

Randy Sander serves as a Resource Assistant within the National Forests in Mississippi, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustainably manage public forest lands through strategic procurement of operational and maintenance services. In this role, Randy facilitates the acquisition of critical resources necessary for infrastructure resilience, public safety, and ecological stewardship, with a primary focus on solid waste collection and related environmental services. He plays a key support function in the contracting lifecycle, ensuring alignment with federal regulations, agency priorities, and performance-based requirements for contractor deliverables. Randy collaborates closely with a network of qualified vendors specializing in environmental services, particularly those capable of delivering compliant, scalable waste management solutions across remote and ecologically sensitive forested areas. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms experienced in rural solid waste operations, hazardous material handling, and contract compliance under federal environmental standards. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on reliability, regulatory adherence, and responsiveness to dynamic field conditions. Randy demonstrates a strong, institutional commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his procurement activity toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity for locally owned enterprises and enhance community resilience through inclusive contracting. His approach prioritizes socioeconomic diversity in vendor selection, ensuring that small businesses—particularly those with expertise in environmental services—have equitable access to federal opportunities. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), reflecting deep specialization in waste management services essential to maintaining clean, safe, and accessible public lands. This includes contracting for trash removal, recycling logistics, landfill operations support, and debris clearance following natural events, all aligned with the agency’s sustainability and public health objectives.