Tammy Mikkelsen

Tammy Mikkelsen serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service, supporting mission-critical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mandate to sustain forest and grassland ecosystems. She manages a specialized portfolio of industrial and manufacturing contracts focused on infrastructure resilience, emergency response equipment, and operational support systems required for remote field operations. Her acquisitions directly enable wildfire mitigation, invasive species control, and ecological restoration initiatives, ensuring the agency maintains operational readiness in rugged and inaccessible terrains. Mikkelsen’s work is instrumental in translating technical requirements into enforceable contract vehicles that deliver durable, high-performance materials under demanding environmental conditions. Her primary contractor relationships include ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized industrial manufacturers and niche service providers capable of delivering custom-engineered steel products, logistical support, and technical staffing solutions tailored to federal land management needs. Mikkelsen maintains consistent, long-term vendor engagements, favoring contractors with proven expertise in compliance with federal specifications and the ability to deliver in high-stakes, time-sensitive operational environments. Mikkelsen’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing performance, reliability, and compliance with stringent federal manufacturing standards. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all vendors are evaluated on merit, quality control, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Her primary NAICS focus is 331210—Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel—indicating deep specialization in procuring heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant, and structural steel products essential for firebreak infrastructure, trail construction, erosion control, and utility support systems. This technical domain requires precise adherence to ASTM and ANSI standards, underscoring her expertise in industrial procurement for rugged, high-stress applications across federal lands.