Thomas Hammerle Contracting Officer

Thomas Hammerle serves as the primary Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service’s CSA Northwest 3 office, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to maintaining federal forest lands across the Pacific Northwest. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission of ecological resilience, public safety, and infrastructure sustainability. Hammerle routinely handles complex service contracts in construction, environmental maintenance, and facility support, prioritizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic resource management goals. He maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Hamilton Excavation LLC and Spring Fountain Studios LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering specialized earthwork, site remediation, and facility maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that support recurring operational needs across remote and environmentally sensitive sites. Hammerle’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal forest environments and the ability to meet stringent environmental and safety standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hammerle directs 92% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, consistently prioritizing socioeconomic programs that empower small, locally based contractors. His commitment to equitable access ensures broad participation from small businesses across the region, reinforcing the Forest Service’s broader goals of community engagement and economic development in rural areas. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), reflecting the agency’s need for trail and road maintenance, sanitation infrastructure, and facility upkeep. He possesses deep expertise in managing contracts for environmental compliance, erosion control, and low-impact construction methods, demonstrating technical fluency in the unique demands of federal forest land operations.