Tory Kurtz

Tory Kurtz serves as a key procurement lead for the Ochoco National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health and resilience through active management. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with ecological restoration and wildfire risk reduction, Kurtz oversees contracts for silvicultural inputs, habitat enhancement materials, and infrastructure repair supplies critical to public land stewardship. Their work directly enables field operations by ensuring timely access to specialized materials and services required for fuel reduction, riparian restoration, and forest thinning projects, aligning procurement with the agency’s strategic environmental and safety objectives. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Kurtz maintains consistent partnerships with vendors capable of delivering specialized forest management inputs, particularly those with expertise in sustainable forestry supply chains. Vendor relationships emphasize reliability, compliance with environmental regulations, and capacity to deliver small-batch, site-specific materials under challenging rural logistics conditions. The procurement approach prioritizes agility and local responsiveness, often favoring regional suppliers with demonstrated knowledge of Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems. Kurtz exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower local enterprises and foster economic development in rural Oregon communities. All procurements are designed to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and community-based firms, reinforcing the agency’s broader socioeconomic goals alongside ecological ones. The primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 423390 (Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers) and 332323 (Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing), reflecting demand for durable, weather-resistant materials used in trail structures, erosion control, fencing, and forest access infrastructure. Kurtz’s expertise lies in sourcing specialized metal components and bulk forestry supplies that meet rigorous USDA and NFMA standards, ensuring compliance with environmental safeguards while supporting operational readiness across remote forest lands.