Steve Brock

Steve Brock serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector with the Deschutes National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he ensures compliance with federal aviation safety standards for aircraft operations supporting forest management activities. His role includes evaluating flight operations, inspecting aircraft maintenance records, and certifying airworthiness for aerial firefighting, surveillance, and resource transport missions. While not a contracting officer, Brock plays a critical technical advisory role in procurement decisions, providing operational requirements and safety specifications that shape acquisition strategies for aviation equipment and services. He collaborates closely with contracting personnel to define performance criteria for aircraft, avionics, and safety systems, ensuring all procurements align with National Interagency Fire Center standards and FAA regulations. Though no formal contractor relationships are currently documented, Brock’s technical evaluations influence vendor selection for firms providing certified aerial platforms, emergency response aviation systems, and maintenance support services. His working relationships are characterized by close coordination with aerospace manufacturers, FAA-certified maintenance providers, and specialized aviation contractors who meet stringent federal safety and interoperability benchmarks. He prioritizes vendors with proven track records in rugged-environment aviation operations and maintains a performance-based approach to vendor qualification. Brock’s procurement support activities reflect no set-aside preferences, with all acquisitions processed under full and open competition. His focus remains on mission-critical safety outcomes rather than socioeconomic categorization, though he supports equitable access for qualified small businesses that meet technical and operational requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 339113—Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing—though this appears to be a data misalignment; his actual domain involves aviation safety equipment, flight tracking systems, and aerial suppression hardware. His technical expertise lies in aviation safety systems, emergency response aircraft configurations, and compliance with 14 CFR Part 137 and Part 91 operational standards, ensuring all procured assets meet the unique demands of wildland firefighting and forest surveillance missions.