Samantha McGonigle

Samantha McGonigle serves as a key procurement professional within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain critical infrastructure across federally protected lands. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on civil engineering, trail and road construction, bridge rehabilitation, wildfire mitigation systems, and facility maintenance for ranger stations and visitor infrastructure. Her work ensures the agency’s operational readiness and public safety by securing timely, compliant, and high-quality services and construction solutions under federal contracting regulations. McGonigle plays a central role in executing procurements that align with environmental stewardship goals and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including YOUNG GUN CONSTRUCTION LLC, TK3, LLC, and KOMMODITIES CORP, all of which have demonstrated proven capability in remote-site construction, forest service-specific engineering, and emergency response infrastructure. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract administration, and a shared understanding of the logistical challenges inherent in working within wilderness and protected areas. McGonigle prioritizes contractors with field experience in high-altitude, ecologically sensitive environments and those adept at adhering to USDA environmental compliance protocols. McGonigle’s contracting activity reflects a uniform preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses are not excluded—rather, they compete on an equal footing based on qualifications and past performance. Her procurement expertise centers on NAICS categories related to heavy and civil engineering construction, forest management services, and specialized maintenance of public infrastructure in remote terrains. She routinely procures services involving erosion control, trail stabilization, fuel reduction systems, and structural repairs under the unique constraints of federal land management, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in ecological compliance and outdoor construction logistics.