Robert Lee

Robert Lee serves as a Procurement Specialist for the National Forests in Florida, overseeing the acquisition of critical support services essential to the stewardship of public forest lands under the U.S. Forest Service. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for forestry operations, from solicitation and evaluation to award and contract administration. He specializes in procuring services that enable ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, trail and road maintenance, and invasive species control—activities vital to sustaining Florida’s forest ecosystems and public recreation access. Robert ensures all acquisitions align with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities, emphasizing efficiency, compliance, and environmental stewardship. Robert works closely with a network of small, specialized contractors focused on forestry support activities, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing technical expertise in silviculture, prescribed burning, habitat enhancement, and forest infrastructure maintenance. His procurement approach prioritizes vendor reliability, local knowledge, and demonstrated experience in working within sensitive ecological environments. He maintains consistent engagement with contractors who adhere to sustainable land management practices and possess the operational agility to respond to dynamic field conditions across Florida’s diverse forest landscapes. Robert exhibits a steadfast commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his procurements toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for small, locally based firms, ensuring that socioeconomic goals are fully integrated into every acquisition strategy. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on empowering small businesses with specialized forestry capabilities, reinforcing community resilience and economic development in rural regions. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services such as timber harvesting support, fuel reduction, erosion control, and forest inventory management. Robert’s technical expertise lies in evaluating contractor capabilities for field-based ecological operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. He is deeply familiar with the operational demands of federal forest management and ensures all contracted services meet the highest standards of ecological integrity and public safety.