Zoe D. Wheeler

Zoe D. Wheeler serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Boise National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where she manages the acquisition of critical support services essential to maintaining forest health and operational readiness. Her role centers on executing procurements aligned with federal contracting regulations and agency stewardship goals, ensuring timely delivery of janitorial, pest control, and forestry support services that enable safe, sustainable land management. She handles a high volume of micro-purchases and simplified acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prioritizing efficiency and compliance in a mission-critical federal environment. Wheeler maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of small business vendors, particularly those specializing in environmental services and facility maintenance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for local and regional suppliers with demonstrated expertise in forest service operations, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in ecological compliance, waste management, and infrastructure upkeep. She actively engages vendors through competitive solicitations, ensuring transparency and accountability while supporting workforce development in rural Idaho communities. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Wheeler consistently directs over 80% of her procurements toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to socioeconomic equity. Her contracting practices prioritize small businesses without regard to specific designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead focusing broadly on qualifying small entities capable of delivering essential services. This approach strengthens local economies and ensures broad vendor participation across Idaho’s rural procurement landscape. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), which accounts for over 60% of her activity, followed by pest control (561710), support activities for forestry (115310), and specialized logistics services. She routinely procures cleaning supplies, rodent and insect control, trail maintenance support, and equipment transport services—all vital to sustaining public lands and minimizing ecological disruption. Her technical expertise lies in aligning service delivery with USDA environmental standards and wildfire mitigation protocols.