Rhonda Vickerman

Rhonda Vickerman serves as a key procurement lead for the Willamette National Forest, managing acquisitions that directly support the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and infrastructure resilience. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracting activities focused on land management operations, including vegetation control, trail and road maintenance, and habitat restoration. Her work ensures that contractual obligations align with federal environmental standards and sustainable land use practices, prioritizing outcomes that enhance forest health and public safety. Vickerman specializes in service-based acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and environmental compliance. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Brink Brothers Inc., Granite Commercial Service LLC, Project RAM Innovations LLC, and Peak Environmental LLC, all of which bring specialized expertise in ecological restoration, native plant installation, and forest infrastructure upkeep. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment with forest service protocols, and a shared commitment to adaptive management practices. Vickerman’s procurement approach emphasizes reliability, ecological competence, and adherence to environmental best practices in vendor selection. Vickerman demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her procurement activity toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower locally rooted enterprises with the capacity to execute complex, labor-intensive land management tasks. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses with demonstrated experience in ecological services, reinforcing economic development in rural communities while enhancing operational capacity. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), encompassing a broad range of ecological maintenance activities including invasive species removal, native reforestation, erosion control, and trail rehabilitation. She possesses deep technical expertise in habitat-specific vegetation management and understands the regulatory frameworks governing federal forest lands, ensuring all contracted services meet National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act requirements.