Sandra K. Corum

Sandra K. Corum serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Boise National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to ecological stewardship and infrastructure maintenance. Her role is central to executing the agency’s mission of forest health, wildfire risk reduction, and habitat preservation by ensuring timely procurement of specialized materials and equipment. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions, including manufacturing supplies, transportation equipment, and support services essential for field operations, reforestation efforts, and invasive species management. While specific contractor names are not available, Corum maintains consistent working relationships with vendors specializing in plastic and foam product manufacturing, corrugated packaging, and animal production support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with federal sourcing regulations, and alignment with the Forest Service’s operational needs. She collaborates with both established manufacturers and niche suppliers capable of delivering custom or low-volume specialty items required for remote field applications. Corum demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 83.3% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among small, locally-based enterprises, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as HUBZone, 8(a), and Women-Owned Small Business. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusive sourcing to strengthen regional supply chains and support community resilience. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 326150 (urethane and foam products), 326199 (other plastics), 336999 (transportation equipment), 322211 (corrugated boxes), and 115210 (animal production support). These categories indicate deep technical expertise in procuring durable, field-ready materials for trail maintenance, wildlife monitoring, fire suppression logistics, and habitat enhancement projects, aligning procurement outcomes directly with ecological and operational priorities.