Robert Avila

Robert Avila serves as a key procurement lead within the Pacific Northwest Research Station, part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Department of Agriculture, where he manages acquisitions critical to advancing forest science and ecosystem management. His responsibilities center on securing specialized contracting services that support long-term forest monitoring, ecological restoration, and forest health assessment initiatives. Avila primarily handles construction-related procurements under the NAICS 238190 category, focusing on foundation, structure, and building exterior work essential to field research infrastructure, including trailhead facilities, monitoring stations, and remote data collection structures. He ensures that all acquisitions align with the agency’s mission to sustainably manage Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems through scientifically grounded, field-deployed infrastructure. Avila’s contractor relationships are built around a network of small businesses uniquely qualified to deliver precision construction and site-specific infrastructure in ecologically sensitive environments. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in low-impact construction, sustainable materials, and remote-site logistics. His working relationships emphasize collaboration, technical compliance, and environmental stewardship, fostering partnerships with vendors who understand the operational constraints of federal research lands. Avila maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to maximizing economic opportunity for small businesses in rural and underserved regions. He prioritizes participation from HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning socioeconomic goals with the agency’s regional development objectives. His contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to small firms capable of meeting stringent environmental and technical specifications. His primary industry focus is NAICS 238190, encompassing specialized exterior construction for scientific infrastructure. Avila procures services including timber-framed observation platforms, erosion-controlled access roads, weatherproof data enclosures, and native-landscape integration—all tailored to support forest inventory and ecological research in rugged, protected terrains. His technical expertise lies in balancing regulatory compliance, ecological sensitivity, and durable construction for remote federal research sites.