Seth Tiffner

Seth Tiffner serves as a Forester-TMA with the National Forests in Alabama, operating under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture. In this role, he is responsible for managing procurement activities related to forest management, ecological restoration, and recreational infrastructure maintenance. His acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission of sustaining forest health and public access through science-based land management. Tiffner typically handles contracts for forestry support services, including prescribed burning, invasive species control, trail maintenance, and silvicultural operations, ensuring compliance with federal environmental and procurement regulations. Tiffner collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in forestry and logging services, including regional forestry contractors, ecological consulting firms, and equipment operators with expertise in sustainable timber practices. His working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, regulatory adherence, and operational safety, with a preference for vendors possessing demonstrated experience in National Forest systems. He maintains consistent engagement with contractors who bring field-level expertise in forest ecology and land management, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance and compliance. Tiffner’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his contracts remain open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes small business eligibility and encourages participation from firms certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and general small business programs. His approach supports economic development in rural Alabama while ensuring access to specialized labor and equipment critical to forest operations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing services such as forest inventory, fire management support, and habitat restoration. He also regularly procures logging services under NAICS 113310, ensuring sustainable timber harvests aligned with ecosystem management plans. Tiffner’s technical expertise spans silviculture, forest health assessment, and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), making him a key steward of both ecological integrity and responsible contracting within Alabama’s national forests.