Tyler Sherman

Tyler Sherman serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service’s CSA East 9 unit, responsible for managing acquisitions that support the sustainable management of national forests and grasslands. He oversees the acquisition of specialized transportation equipment and related infrastructure critical to forest health operations, ecological research, and facility maintenance. His procurement portfolio focuses on mission-critical systems that enable vegetation monitoring, pest control, and environmental analysis, ensuring operational readiness across remote and rugged terrain. Sherman’s work directly advances the agency’s strategic priorities by aligning contracting decisions with scientific and logistical needs in federal land management. He maintains consistent relationships with a focused group of contractors including LightBox Parent, L.P., Larkos Packing and Distribution Inc., Elf’s Landscaping Inc., Nelts of CT, LLC, and Richard Kyllander, all of whom provide specialized equipment, logistics, and field support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability and technical alignment with the unit’s operational demands, particularly in the design and deployment of custom transportation and environmental monitoring systems. Sherman favors vendors with demonstrated expertise in ruggedized equipment and field-deployable infrastructure, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships. Sherman exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for firms capable of delivering niche, mission-critical solutions. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business supply chain tailored to the unique challenges of federal land management. His procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 336999, All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, reflecting a specialized focus on custom-engineered vehicles, mobile laboratories, and field-deployable transport systems. He procures ruggedized, non-standard equipment designed for off-road deployment, environmental sampling, and pest surveillance, requiring deep technical understanding of vehicle modifications, climate resilience, and compliance with federal environmental standards.