Rich Mora

Rich Mora serves as a Technical Specialist within the Tahoe National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health and infrastructure resilience. In this role, he provides critical technical oversight for procurement activities related to forest management, wildfire mitigation, and public infrastructure maintenance. Mora collaborates closely with project engineers and resource specialists to define technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure compliance with federal environmental and construction standards. His acquisitions primarily involve materials and equipment essential to forest restoration, trail and road repair, and erosion control—ensuring that contracted goods meet rigorous ecological and safety benchmarks. Mora works directly with a broad network of construction material suppliers and specialty wholesalers, establishing partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance rather than exclusive vendor relationships. He engages vendors who demonstrate consistent adherence to ASTM and USDA forest product standards, prioritizing those capable of delivering certified timber, geotextiles, erosion control fabrics, and non-hazardous soil amendments. His procurement approach emphasizes transparent evaluation criteria and technical due diligence, fostering long-term vendor credibility over transactional engagements. Mora’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued under non-set-aside authorities. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical merit and product suitability as the primary selection factors. This approach aligns with the agency’s operational need for high-volume, standardized materials that require consistent quality and rapid delivery across remote, high-risk sites. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 423390, encompassing other construction material merchant wholesalers. He specializes in sourcing engineered forest products, aggregate materials, erosion control systems, and fire-resistant landscaping supplies—items critical to active restoration and wildfire hazard reduction. Mora’s technical expertise ensures that all procured goods meet Forest Service specifications for durability, environmental compatibility, and field performance in rugged terrain.