Seung(Josh) Choi

Seung (Josh) Choi serves as a Contracting Officer for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support ecological stewardship and operational readiness. His portfolio centers on procurement activities essential to forest management, including silvicultural support, wildfire risk mitigation, and infrastructure maintenance. He ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while aligning contracting decisions with the agency’s mission to sustain healthy, resilient forest ecosystems across Georgia’s public lands. His acquisitions typically involve service contracts for field operations, equipment maintenance, and civil engineering support, requiring deep technical understanding of forestry and natural resource management practices. Choi cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily those specializing in forestry support services and heavy civil construction. He works closely with small businesses and experienced contractors capable of delivering field-based operational services in remote, ecologically sensitive environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring clear deliverables tied to ecological outcomes and safety standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in forest management logistics and environmental compliance. Choi maintains a balanced set-aside strategy, with equal emphasis on open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to small business participation. He prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, enabling broad access for qualified firms while ensuring competitive rigor. His approach supports the USDA’s broader goals of economic inclusion and local workforce development in rural communities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), where he sources services such as prescribed burning, invasive species control, and forest inventory. He also regularly procures highway and civil engineering construction (237310/237990), janitorial services for visitor facilities (561720), and heavy-duty truck procurement (336120) to sustain field operations. His technical expertise spans environmental compliance, land management logistics, and performance-based service delivery in federal natural resource contexts.