Roger Manning

Roger Manning serves as a Contract Specialist for the Monongahela National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support ecological stewardship and public land operations. His portfolio centers on contracting for forestry support services, site preparation, and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of sustainable forest management. Manning is responsible for developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and administering contracts that enable critical field operations—from trail and facility upkeep to wildfire resilience initiatives—while upholding transparency and accountability in all acquisition activities. Manning cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of small business contractors, particularly those specializing in ecological services and specialty trade contracting. He consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in forest management support, erosion control, and recreational site maintenance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His working style emphasizes clear communication, timely feedback, and proactive contractor engagement to ensure mission-critical services are delivered efficiently across West Virginia’s forested landscapes. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Manning prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 86.8% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes opportunities for women-owned small businesses and consistently structures solicitations to maximize access for small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to economic inclusion and community-based vendor development within the region. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with additional demand for janitorial services and specialty trade contracting related to facility upkeep and utility infrastructure. Manning brings deep technical knowledge of forestry operations, land management protocols, and environmental compliance standards, ensuring all acquisitions align with ecological restoration goals and federal land use policies.