Robert Hommes

Robert Hommes serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Forest Service’s CSA East 6 office, responsible for managing contracts that support critical forest ecosystem management and public land infrastructure. He oversees the acquisition of essential operational services including landscaping, plumbing and HVAC systems, and highway-related construction, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain forest health and enable safe public access. His procurement activities are strategically aligned with federal acquisition regulations to deliver cost-effective, mission-critical solutions while upholding environmental and safety standards. Hommes maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of regional contractors, including American Classic Construction Inc., Zimmer Plowing LLC, Lewis Mobile Welding LLC, Miller, Shelia D, and Moore & Shryock LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for locally rooted, specialized vendors capable of delivering tailored services across rugged terrain and sensitive ecological zones. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical proficiency, and responsiveness to seasonal operational demands, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance-based outcomes. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hommes directs approximately 60% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. While no set-aside remains a significant component of his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides supports regional economic resilience and enhances contractor diversity in rural and underserved areas. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), each accounting for 40% of his activity, with an additional 20% dedicated to highway and bridge construction under NAICS 237310. He specializes in acquiring services that maintain visitor facilities, manage vegetation, and ensure infrastructure integrity in remote forested environments, reflecting deep expertise in ecological compliance and field-operational logistics.