Sandra N. Vincent

Sandra N. Vincent serves as a Contract Specialist for the USDA Forest Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of sustaining national forest and grassland ecosystems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on operational readiness, ecological restoration, and infrastructure resilience in remote and rugged environments. Her work encompasses the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with strategic forestry priorities such as wildfire mitigation and invasive species control. Vincent maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized forestry support services, staffing solutions for technical and medical roles, and technology integration critical to field operations. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal land management contexts, fostering reliable, long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vincent prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 91% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms, while maintaining minimal use of other set-aside categories such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. This pattern underscores a commitment to broad-based small business inclusion as a core pillar of agency procurement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Support Activities for Forestry (115310) and Janitorial Services (561720), reflecting the operational needs of maintaining forest service facilities and field stations. Additional procurement activity spans roofing, electrical work, and forest nursery services, demonstrating expertise in acquiring both mission-critical ecological services and facility maintenance solutions essential to sustaining federal land infrastructure.