Teri A Sabin

Teri A. Sabin serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where she leads the acquisition of critical logistical and operational resources to support wildland fire response and all-hazard incident management. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring rapid deployment of essential services across national forests and grasslands. She specializes in time-sensitive, mission-critical procurements for mobile command units, heavy equipment, water systems, temporary housing, and infrastructure support, often under emergency or expedited procedures authorized under FAR Part 18. Her work directly enables incident management teams to maintain operational continuity during high-stakes environmental emergencies. Teri collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized construction firms, engineering consultants, and forestry support contractors, many of whom possess niche expertise in incident response logistics. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who have demonstrated reliability in mobilizing resources under dynamic conditions, prioritizing those with proven experience in remote, rugged terrain operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and clear deliverables to ensure accountability in fast-evolving incident environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Teri consistently prioritizes HUBZone-certified small businesses, which account for nearly 38% of her awards, alongside total small business set-asides at over 20%. Her portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses in rural and underserved communities, aligning with federal goals to enhance resilience through local economic engagement. While non-set-aside contracts remain significant, her pattern demonstrates intentional, sustained support for small business participation. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting her leadership in acquiring infrastructure and earthwork services for firelines and access roads. She also routinely procures highway construction (237310), forestry support activities (115310), and engineering services (541330), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with land management and emergency response domains. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions are technically sound, compliant with environmental and safety standards, and aligned with the Forest Service’s operational imperatives.