Sandra Dueck

Sandy Dueck serves as a key procurement lead within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, managing acquisitions critical to the stewardship of federally protected lands under the U.S. Forest Service. Responsible for executing contracts that support infrastructure resilience and public safety, Dueck oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and operational services essential to trail systems, roadways, bridges, ranger facilities, and wildfire mitigation efforts. Their work directly enables the agency’s mission to balance ecological preservation with sustainable recreation access, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while prioritizing mission-critical outcomes across remote and ecologically sensitive terrain. Dueck maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including YOUNG GUN CONSTRUCTION LLC, TK3, LLC, and KOMMODITIES CORP, each of which has demonstrated reliability in delivering specialized services tailored to the Forest Service’s unique operational environment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in rugged terrain construction, forestry support, and facility maintenance. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and responsiveness to seasonal and emergency needs, fostering collaborative, mission-aligned vendor relationships. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Dueck’s procurement strategy, with 85.5% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate emphasis on fostering economic opportunity within rural and regional economies, with a modest but consistent allocation to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The contracting pattern prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising operational readiness, ensuring that small firms with relevant technical capabilities are meaningfully integrated into the agency’s supply chain. Dueck’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561720 (janitorial and facility services), 237990 (heavy civil engineering), and 115310 (forestry support activities), reflecting a technical domain grounded in land management infrastructure. Procurements routinely involve structural metal fabrication, trail and road construction, signage, and ecological maintenance services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the logistical and environmental constraints of federal forest operations.