Ryan Harbick

Ryan Harbick supports the procurement mission of the Green Mountain National Forest by managing contracts that advance sustainable forest management and ecological resilience. He oversees acquisitions critical to silvicultural operations, including thinning, release treatments, and habitat restoration activities, ensuring alignment with U.S. Forest Service directives. His work centers on securing specialized services and equipment necessary for forest health interventions, public safety infrastructure, and land management support, often coordinating with field biologists and resource specialists to translate ecological objectives into actionable procurement requirements. Harbick maintains strong, recurring partnerships with key contractors including M & D Forestry Service LLC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and TOP5 Equipment LLC, all of which provide targeted forestry support, environmental compliance services, and specialized equipment for silvicultural operations. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in ecological restoration, timber stand improvement, and forest road maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to environmental standards, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors who understand the operational nuances of federal forest lands. He consistently applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy across his acquisition portfolio, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5. All procurements are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business programs, reinforcing the agency’s mission to build local capacity and foster rural economic development through federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), encompassing prescribed burning, invasive species control, and trail maintenance. He also procures prefabricated metal structures for ranger stations and specialized equipment for forest operations, reflecting deep technical familiarity with forestry logistics, ecological engineering, and land management infrastructure needs.