William Harris

William Harris serves as a secondary procurement support specialist within the Csa East 2 USDA-FS, providing critical administrative and operational assistance to the U.S. Forest Service’s logistical and field operations contracting team. While not the lead contracting officer, he plays an essential role in managing pre-solicitation planning, contract documentation, and vendor coordination for acquisitions tied to forest stewardship, infrastructure maintenance, and ecological restoration. His work ensures alignment with federal procurement regulations and supports the timely execution of missions critical to public land management, including trail maintenance, wildfire mitigation, and native species propagation. He typically handles low-to-mid-tier service and supply contracts requiring precise compliance with environmental and safety standards. Harris collaborates closely with regional contractors specializing in forestry services, equipment maintenance, and remote logistics support. His working relationships include both established federal contractors with proven experience in public land operations and local, regionally-based vendors familiar with the unique challenges of accessing remote forested terrain. He facilitates vendor pre-qualification, performance monitoring, and post-award administrative reviews, fostering reliable, long-term partnerships grounded in operational readiness and environmental compliance. Though no formal set-aside data is available, his procurement activities reflect a consistent alignment with the USDA’s broader commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He routinely supports opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in ecological restoration, trail construction, and invasive species control. His approach prioritizes local economic engagement and capacity building among small businesses capable of delivering services in ecologically sensitive zones. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories related to forestry and conservation services (213115), land management support (56171), and specialized equipment maintenance (238990). He regularly procures field equipment, fuel management systems, erosion control materials, and ecological monitoring tools, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the operational needs of remote forest units and the regulatory frameworks governing federal land use.