Sherman L Mayle

Sherman L. Mayle serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Forest Service’s R10 Alaska Regional Office, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support infrastructure resilience and operational access across Alaska’s remote and ecologically sensitive regions. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from solicitation and evaluation to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on heavy civil engineering, transportation, and forestry support services. Mayle ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities of sustainable land management and safe public access. Mayle cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, particularly those with proven expertise in Alaska’s challenging environmental conditions. He routinely engages with firms specializing in remote-site construction, aviation logistics, and environmental compliance services, fostering partnerships with both established regional contractors and small businesses capable of operating in isolated, high-risk environments. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance reliability, safety standards, and adaptability to extreme weather conditions. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Mayle prioritizes small business participation, with over 70% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes HUBZone and other designated small business programs, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for businesses located in underserved Alaskan communities. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to building local capacity and sustaining economic resilience in rural Alaska. His technical expertise centers on NAICS categories including Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), and Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), reflecting the agency’s reliance on transportation infrastructure and aerial access. He also regularly procures plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning services (238220) and forestry support activities (115310), demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and logistical demands of maintaining federal operations in Alaska’s most isolated regions.