Shawn Bleiler

Shawn Bleiler serves as an Engineering Technician with the Mark Twain National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he supports the planning, evaluation, and technical oversight of infrastructure and land management acquisitions. His role bridges field operations and procurement by providing engineering expertise to define scope, assess contractor deliverables, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards for public land projects. He is instrumental in shaping solicitation requirements for construction and forestry support services, ensuring that acquisitions align with the agency’s mission of sustainable forest stewardship, wildfire resilience, and watershed protection. Bleiler typically handles technical acquisitions related to road and trail maintenance, erosion control, and habitat restoration infrastructure. While specific contractor names are not available, Bleiler collaborates with a range of specialized vendors providing civil construction, forestry support, and ecological restoration services. His working relationships emphasize technical proficiency and regulatory compliance, often requiring contractors to demonstrate experience with USDA environmental protocols and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) adherence. He engages with firms capable of executing complex, low-impact construction in sensitive forested environments, favoring those with proven track records in ecological mitigation and sustainable land management practices. Bleiler’s procurement activities are fully aligned with a 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to fostering small business participation. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and woman-owned firms, ensuring equitable access to federal land management contracts. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to community-based economic development through targeted procurement. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), where he oversees road maintenance, culvert replacement, and trail grading projects, and NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which includes invasive species treatment, fuel reduction, and forest access improvements. Bleiler’s expertise ensures that all procurements meet rigorous engineering and ecological standards, enabling the Forest Service to maintain resilient public lands through technically sound, environmentally responsible contracting.