Scott Peedle

Scott Peedle serves as an Engineer within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where he plays a critical role in securing specialized logistical and infrastructure services to support wildland fire response and all-hazard incident management. His responsibilities include evaluating technical requirements, developing acquisition strategies, and overseeing the procurement of mobile command units, heavy equipment, water systems, and temporary housing for incident management teams. As a technical subject matter expert, he ensures that contracted solutions meet operational standards for rapid deployment, durability, and interoperability across national forests and grasslands. His work directly enables incident commanders to maintain situational awareness and execute suppression and recovery missions under extreme conditions. While specific contractor names are not available, Peedle consistently engages with a network of qualified vendors specializing in heavy civil engineering and forestry support services. He fosters collaborative relationships with firms capable of mobilizing rapidly, providing field-deployable infrastructure, and adhering to federal environmental and safety protocols. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear technical specifications to ensure contractors deliver mission-critical capabilities under time-sensitive conditions. Peedle demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his acquisitions set aside for HUBZone-certified small businesses and 16.7% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to stimulate economic development in underserved rural communities while leveraging local expertise in land-based operations. His consistent use of HUBZone set-asides aligns with the Forest Service’s mission to partner with firms that have deep roots in the regions most affected by wildfires. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), where he acquires earthmoving, temporary roadways, and site preparation services essential for incident infrastructure. He also procures NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) services, including fireline construction, debris removal, and fuel reduction support. His technical expertise spans civil engineering systems, field logistics, and environmental compliance, ensuring all acquisitions are operationally viable and sustainably executed.