Tina D Mainey

Tina T. Mainey serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Lolo National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of goods and services essential to sustaining forested ecosystems and public infrastructure in western Montana. Her role centers on executing compliant, mission-driven procurements that support ecological stewardship, trail and road maintenance, and operational safety. She handles a broad spectrum of acquisitions including janitorial services, forestry support activities, and specialized equipment leasing, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities for land management resilience. Mainey maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as Quality Construction Co., YOY INC, Century Warehousing, Inc., Oregon Woods, Inc., and the County of Kootenai, reflecting a preference for regional and specialized vendors capable of delivering field-responsive services. Her procurement patterns emphasize collaboration with firms experienced in forest infrastructure, equipment maintenance, and environmental compliance, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance and local expertise. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mainey consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also supports Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to expand economic opportunity within rural and forest-dependent communities. Her contracting approach aligns with federal goals to enhance diversity in the supplier base while ensuring mission-critical needs are met with qualified providers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which together account for the majority of her contract activity. She also regularly procures specialized machinery and equipment leasing under NAICS 532412 and industrial machinery manufacturing under NAICS 333924, demonstrating technical familiarity with forestry operations, equipment logistics, and environmental service delivery. Her expertise lies in bridging operational needs with compliant, sustainable acquisition solutions tailored to remote, high-demand forest environments.