Scott L. Girouard

Scott L. Girouard serves as a Contracting Officer for the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission of ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. He is responsible for the full lifecycle procurement of goods and services critical to land stewardship, including technical training, facility maintenance, and operational support contracts. His work directly enables field operations across the Rocky Mountain region by ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of mission-critical resources, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and public land management. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Girouard maintains active partnerships with small businesses and specialized vendors delivering services in technical education, construction trades, and security systems. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms capable of delivering localized, on-the-ground support tailored to remote forest service operations. He prioritizes responsiveness, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal environmental compliance standards in vendor selection. Girouard demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently awards contracts to small businesses across multiple categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and HUBZone firms, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive economic opportunity and community-based economic development in rural and underserved regions. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting a strong demand for workforce development in ecological restoration and fire management training; NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) supports facility modernization at ranger stations and field offices; and NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) ensures the safety and integrity of sensitive forest service infrastructure. He also procures specialized construction equipment through NAICS 423810, demonstrating technical expertise in procurement for field operations and resource management.