Ricky Mclellan

Ricky McLellan serves as a key procurement professional within the Pacific Northwest Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to advance forest science and sustainable ecosystem management through strategic acquisitions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on field-based research support, ecological monitoring, and technical consulting services essential to forest inventory, seed deployment trials, and forest health assessments. His work ensures that scientific and operational needs are met through timely, compliant acquisitions aligned with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities. McLellan collaborates with a broad range of contractors, including specialized environmental consultants, forestry support firms, and local service providers who deliver technical expertise and field logistics. His contracting patterns reflect strong partnerships with small businesses and niche vendors capable of delivering site-specific ecological services, data collection tools, and infrastructure maintenance critical to remote research operations. He maintains a preference for vendors with proven experience in forest science applications and regional ecological knowledge, fostering long-term, mission-aligned vendor relationships. A strong advocate for small business participation, McLellan consistently prioritizes set-aside opportunities, with nearly 70% of his acquisitions designated for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages HUBZone and other socioeconomic programs to expand access for disadvantaged firms, particularly those based in rural and forest-adjacent communities. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to build local capacity and sustain economic resilience in the Pacific Northwest through targeted socioeconomic procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), encompassing forest monitoring systems, ecological data analysis, and field research support. He also procures related services such as landscaping, janitorial support, and HVAC maintenance for research facilities, ensuring operational continuity in remote field stations. McLellan’s expertise centers on acquiring specialized, science-driven services that directly enable the Station’s mission of evidence-based forest stewardship.