Riley Dopler

Riley Dopler serves as a key procurement lead for the Lolo National Forest, overseeing acquisitions that advance the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and infrastructure resilience in western Montana. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts related to forest management operations, Dopler specializes in support activities for forestry, ensuring that critical services—such as trail maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, forest road construction, and water system upgrades—are executed in alignment with federal environmental and safety standards. Their procurement strategy prioritizes mission-critical outcomes while adhering to strict compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on sustainable land management and public safety. Dopler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CO, YOY INC, CENTURY WAREHOUSING, INC., OREGON WOODS, INC., and the COUNTY OF KOOTENAI. These partners are selected for their proven expertise in rural infrastructure, forestry support services, and logistical operations within sensitive ecological zones. The contracting pattern reflects long-term, performance-based engagements rather than transactional purchases, fostering collaborative, trust-based vendor relationships built on reliability, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility. All procurement actions under Dopler’s purview are fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic equity and local economic development. By exclusively reserving opportunities for small business concerns, Dopler ensures that contracting dollars directly benefit Montana-based and regionally rooted enterprises, reinforcing community resilience and workforce development in rural forest-dependent economies. The sole NAICS focus is 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services such as vegetation management, erosion control, hazardous fuel reduction, and forest access maintenance. Dopler’s technical expertise lies in procuring specialized labor and equipment for ecologically sensitive operations, requiring deep understanding of NFMA guidelines, NEPA compliance, and wildland fire mitigation protocols. Their work ensures that procurement directly supports the forest’s ecological and infrastructural priorities.