Wayne Hersel

Wayne Hersel serves as a key procurement professional within the Boise National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems through strategic acquisition of land management services and infrastructure resources. He oversees the planning and execution of contracts essential to ecological restoration, wildfire risk reduction, and public infrastructure maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency stewardship goals. His acquisitions typically involve environmental remediation, trail and road maintenance, invasive species control, and reforestation efforts, often requiring technical expertise in natural resource management and field operations. Hersel collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in forestry, ecological consulting, and public works contracting. He regularly engages with firms experienced in prescribed burning, habitat restoration, and forest engineering, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in remote, high-risk environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, environmental compliance, and on-site operational readiness, often prioritizing vendors with regional familiarity and proven performance in Idaho’s unique terrain. While specific set-aside data is not available, Hersel’s procurement patterns reflect a strong alignment with the U.S. Forest Service’s commitment to socioeconomic diversity, consistently supporting small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, particularly those with expertise in natural resource conservation. His contracting practices encourage local economic participation and prioritize firms with demonstrated experience in federal land management contracts. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS categories related to forestry and conservation services (115310), land management (561990), and construction of public infrastructure (237990). He procures specialized services such as ecological monitoring, fuel reduction treatments, erosion control, and GIS-enabled mapping for forest planning, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in environmental compliance, federal land use policy, and sustainable resource management practices.