Shawn Boelman

Shawn Boelman serves as a key procurement lead within the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to maintaining national forest lands. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for water and sewer line construction, stormwater management systems, and related civil infrastructure projects in remote and ecologically sensitive areas. Boelman ensures that acquisitions align with the agency’s mission of forest health, public safety, and sustainable resource stewardship, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal procurement regulations and environmental mitigation standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly listed, Boelman maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with small business vendors specializing in civil construction and utility infrastructure. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships built on technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and proven experience in challenging terrain. He actively fosters relationships with firms capable of delivering durable, low-impact solutions in protected and high-risk environments, ensuring continuity of operations for forest service facilities and public access points. Boelman demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. His contracting patterns consistently channel resources toward small firms with demonstrated capacity in civil works, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of community engagement and economic inclusion in rural and underserved regions. His primary technical focus is on NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—encompassing the design, installation, and maintenance of potable water systems, wastewater conveyance, drainage infrastructure, and erosion control structures. Boelman’s expertise lies in procuring complex, mission-critical civil works that support forest service operations while adhering to stringent environmental and safety standards.