Stephen Fillmore

Stephen Fillmore serves as a key procurement professional within the Boise National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems through strategic acquisitions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on ecological restoration, wildfire risk reduction, invasive species control, and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal land management priorities. His work directly enables field operations by securing specialized services and equipment critical to forest health and public safety, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s strategic stewardship goals. Fillmore typically handles task orders under basic ordering agreements, environmental service contracts, and technical support procurements requiring compliance with NEPA and NFMA guidelines. Fillmore collaborates with a network of qualified contractors specializing in forestry operations, ecological consulting, and federal infrastructure support. He routinely engages with firms holding environmental remediation, silviculture, and wildland fire suppression certifications, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering site-specific, science-based solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, regulatory adherence, and operational scalability, often leveraging GSA schedules and interagency agreements to streamline acquisition timelines while maintaining rigorous performance standards. While specific set-aside data is not available, Fillmore’s procurement practices reflect a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified businesses where feasible. He actively promotes small business engagement through targeted outreach, mentorship programs, and simplified acquisition procedures aligned with FAR Part 19, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for disadvantaged and rural entrepreneurs. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 541620 (Environmental Consulting), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and 561612 (Waste Collection), reflecting deep expertise in ecological services, forest infrastructure, and land management operations. Fillmore’s technical domain spans forest inventory systems, prescribed burning logistics, erosion control materials, and wildlife habitat enhancement—ensuring acquisitions meet both ecological integrity standards and operational readiness requirements.