Virginia Vuchetich

Virginia Vuchetich serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Forest Service’s CSA East 7 unit, responsible for managing operational support contracts critical to maintaining national forest infrastructure and public land services. She oversees the acquisition of essential facility and environmental services that sustain ranger district operations, ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards and public safety requirements. Her portfolio centers on maintenance and janitorial services, plumbing and HVAC systems, and septic tank management—core functions that enable the agency’s mission of ecosystem stewardship and visitor access. She applies rigorous contracting discipline under the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of services across remote and ecologically sensitive locations. Vuchetich cultivates partnerships with small business contractors specializing in facility maintenance and environmental services, fostering reliable vendor relationships grounded in performance-based outcomes and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with local and regional firms capable of delivering responsive, on-site support in rural forest settings. She prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal land management environments and emphasizes contract performance monitoring to ensure service quality and environmental accountability. Her contracting approach is defined by a 100% small business set-aside preference, fully aligned with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting. She consistently directs opportunities to small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small entities, reinforcing the Forest Service’s mandate to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities adjacent to national forests. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (janitorial services), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), and 562991 (septic tank and related services), reflecting deep expertise in facility operations and environmental health infrastructure. She specializes in acquiring maintenance services that support remote ranger stations, visitor centers, and public restrooms—domains requiring technical knowledge of rural utility systems and ecological compliance.