Robert Sigler

Robert Sigler serves as a Contract Specialist for the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support mission-critical infrastructure and operational services. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He plays a central role in securing essential services that maintain public safety, environmental sustainability, and facility integrity across the recreation area’s vast public lands, with a focus on construction, facilities support, and utility infrastructure. Sigler cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, primarily small businesses and specialized contractors experienced in public land management contexts. He routinely works with firms offering facility maintenance, waste and pest control, and light construction services, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and vendor capacity building, particularly with firms familiar with federal environmental and land-use constraints. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Sigler consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with 76.5% of his acquisitions designated for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, aligning with Department of Agriculture goals for equitable economic development in rural and service-access communities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting his specialization in maintaining recreational infrastructure, visitor facilities, and operational support systems. He also regularly procures services related to water and sewer line construction, utility infrastructure, and environmental compliance, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal land management needs and sustainable public works standards.