Trev Palmer

Trev Palmer serves as a key procurement lead within the Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forest Grand Mesa, operating under the U.S. Forest Service’s Department of Agriculture. Responsible for managing acquisitions that support critical land management operations, Palmer oversees contracts for essential infrastructure and public service functions, including septic and vault pumping, janitorial services, sanitation systems, and facility maintenance. Their role ensures the agency meets its mission of sustaining forest health and enabling safe, accessible public recreation through timely and compliant contracting. Palmer handles a mix of service-based procurements, often under simplified acquisition procedures, with a focus on operational continuity and environmental compliance. Palmer maintains consistent working relationships with PASSION IN THE WORK LLC and MBJSMART LLC, both of which provide specialized environmental and facility support services. These vendor partnerships are characterized by recurring contract awards and long-term operational alignment, suggesting a preference for proven, reliable contractors with demonstrated expertise in remote-site sanitation and forest service infrastructure maintenance. The relationships reflect a pattern of repeat business grounded in performance reliability rather than competitive bidding cycles, indicating trust built through consistent delivery in challenging field conditions. Palmer’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting vendors based on technical capability and operational readiness rather than socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, the agency’s reliance on specialized local contractors suggests informal engagement with small, regionally based firms capable of meeting the unique demands of high-elevation, low-access environments. The procurement portfolio centers on NAICS categories related to environmental sanitation, facility maintenance, and public land support services. Key acquisitions include septic system servicing, waste removal, janitorial contracts for visitor centers, and infrastructure upkeep for remote restrooms and trailhead facilities. Palmer’s expertise lies in managing technical service contracts that require adherence to USDA environmental standards and coordination with field operations teams to ensure minimal disruption to public use and ecological integrity.