Ricky Mclellan

Ricky Mclellan serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that support the agency’s mission of sustaining national forests and grasslands. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and logistical support for remote ranger stations, fire response units, and visitor infrastructure. His acquisitions prioritize operational readiness and resilience, often involving complex requirements for field-deployable equipment, infrastructure repair, and specialized services in challenging terrain. Mclellan ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Forest Service’s emphasis on environmental stewardship and public safety. Mclellan maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of vendors, including small businesses and specialized contractors experienced in forestry support, mechanical systems, and remote-site logistics. He routinely engages with firms skilled in commercial and industrial equipment maintenance, plumbing and HVAC systems, surveying and mapping services, and travel trailer manufacturing—sectors critical to sustaining field operations. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and adaptability to austere environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance and regulatory compliance. Mclellan demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of his procurements structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in forestry support and infrastructure maintenance, while maintaining flexibility to use open competitions when necessary to ensure best value. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to diversify the vendor base and strengthen community resilience through inclusive procurement. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811310 (equipment repair and maintenance), 115310 (forestry support activities), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), 336214 (travel trailer and camper manufacturing), and 541370 (surveying and mapping services). This technical specialization enables him to effectively manage acquisitions for mobile field units, facility upgrades, land management tools, and geospatial data collection systems essential to the Forest Service’s operational mission.