Thelma L. Hyppolite-Hamilton

Thelma L. Hyppolite-Hamilton serves as a Procurement Technician with the USDA Forest Service – Spoc East, where she plays a vital role in executing acquisition activities that support the agency’s mission to maintain and modernize critical infrastructure across federal forest lands. Her responsibilities include preparing and processing solicitation documents, evaluating vendor proposals, managing contract modifications, and ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies. She routinely handles acquisitions for construction, environmental support, and utility infrastructure projects, working closely with project engineers and program managers to align contracting actions with operational priorities such as facility rehabilitation, water system upgrades, and forest service road maintenance. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hyppolite-Hamilton maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and general contractors specializing in civil works and forestry support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and timely contract administration to ensure projects meet technical specifications and environmental compliance standards. She collaborates closely with contracting officers and technical evaluators to streamline award processes and mitigate procurement risks. Hyppolite-Hamilton demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 35% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and over 4% designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). Though the majority of her procurements remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes socioeconomic goals by encouraging small business participation through outreach and clear solicitation language. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting her expertise in acquiring services related to forest infrastructure, structural maintenance, and heavy civil works. She routinely procures construction management, site preparation, erosion control, and water supply systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical requirements in federal land management contexts.