Steve Wood

Steve Wood serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and infrastructure resilience. In this role, he provides technical oversight and contract administration for acquisitions related to land management, post-fire recovery, and public safety initiatives. He works closely with contracting officers to ensure compliance with federal regulations, monitor contractor performance, and verify deliverables aligned with environmental and operational objectives. His acquisitions primarily involve civil infrastructure, water systems, and habitat restoration projects, requiring deep familiarity with federal construction standards and natural resource conservation protocols. Mr. Wood maintains a consistent working relationship with Anson Excavating & Pipe, Inc., a trusted vendor with demonstrated expertise in site preparation, pipeline installation, and erosion control. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with contractors who possess local regional knowledge and experience in rugged terrain operations. He actively engages contractors through pre-bid meetings, site inspections, and progress reviews to ensure alignment with ecological restoration goals and safety compliance. Mr. Wood’s procurement portfolio is entirely set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic equity and local economic development. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that all awarded contracts support the agency’s goal of fostering community resilience through inclusive contracting. His approach reinforces the Forest Service’s broader strategy of empowering small, regionally-based firms with the capacity to deliver specialized, mission-critical services. His technical focus centers on three key NAICS categories: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), and Residential Remodelers (236118). These reflect his oversight of critical infrastructure projects including water conveyance systems, road rehabilitation following wildfire events, and facility upgrades to support ranger stations and public access points. His expertise lies in integrating environmental mitigation with civil construction, ensuring that all procurements advance both operational needs and ecological sustainability.