Russell Sutton

Russ Sutton serves as a key procurement lead within the Csa East 13 Usda-fs, operating under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, where he manages acquisitions critical to maintaining and modernizing infrastructure across national forest lands. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for public works projects that support transportation networks, utility systems, and facility rehabilitation in federally managed forest environments. He specializes in water and sewer line construction and related infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing operational resilience and public safety. Sutton’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain access to remote forest areas through durable, environmentally sensitive construction. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including RAZOR CONSULTING SOLUTIONS, INC, LABODA GRADING INC, CPM CONSTRUCTORS, JOE DANIELS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., and ATOAH CONTRACTING LLC. These firms are regularly engaged for civil construction, grading, and utility installation services, reflecting a preference for experienced, regionally based vendors with proven capabilities in forest service environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to environmental and safety standards, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance and compliance. Sutton’s procurement portfolio is entirely structured under Total Small Business Set-Aside authority per FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to small business participation. All awards are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities and supporting economic development in rural and underserved communities. This approach aligns with USDA’s broader socioeconomic goals and reinforces the agency’s dedication to inclusive contracting practices. His primary technical focus is NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—where he oversees the design and implementation of potable water systems, wastewater conveyance, stormwater management, and associated infrastructure within sensitive forested ecosystems. His expertise lies in procuring complex civil works that balance public access needs with environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.