Scott Pearson

Scott Pearson serves as a Biological Technician within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, supporting rapid-response logistics for wildland fire and all-hazard incidents. In this role, he facilitates the acquisition of specialized biological and ecological support services critical to incident management operations, including habitat assessment, invasive species control, and post-fire restoration planning. His work ensures that field teams have access to scientifically informed, on-demand resources that align with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and incident action plans. Pearson’s acquisitions are operationally focused, prioritizing time-sensitive, field-deployable services that enable safe, effective suppression and recovery efforts across national forests and grasslands. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Pearson consistently engages with a network of qualified small businesses specializing in ecological services, environmental monitoring, and forestry support. His procurement approach emphasizes agile, pre-qualified vendor partnerships capable of mobilizing rapidly under dynamic incident conditions. He maintains strong working relationships with firms possessing proven expertise in field-based biological operations, often coordinating with regional specialty contractors to meet mission-critical timelines and technical specifications. Pearson’s contracting activity is fully aligned with a 100% Small Business Set-Aside mandate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, with a strong preference for firms certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs. This pattern underscores a strategic effort to build resilient, community-based supply chains that enhance both operational capacity and economic equity in rural and fire-prone regions. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services such as fuel reduction planning, wildlife habitat mitigation, erosion control, and post-incident ecological monitoring. Pearson’s technical expertise lies in procuring field-ready biological and forestry support solutions that meet federal land management standards, ensuring compliance with the National Forest Management Act and interagency incident response protocols.