Small Business Resources

Download the BLM's Small  Business Program Overview

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is committed to increasing contracting opportunities for the small business community.  Through the links below, find resources tailored to your small business needs. 

Note:  These resources supplement - not replace - the contracting information on our site.  You should also read the contracting information for business procedures and requirements.

Types of Certifications Contracts for Small Businesses Support for Small Businesses Small Business Specialists

Small Businesses Specialists

The Small Business Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the BLM and private-sector small businesses seeking to do business with the Federal government.  Small Business Specialists advise small businesses about current acquisitions and contracts available from the Federal government. 

In the table below, find the BLM Small Business Specialist nearest you.   

Headquarters		Dottie Williams, 202-912-7476, dwilliam@blm.gov
Alaska		Alissa Varrati, 907-271-3439, avarratie@ak.blm.gov
Arizona		Shawna Rogers, 602-417-9328, srogers@blm.gov
California		Julia Lang, 916-978-4527, julang@blm.gov
Colorado		Sara Dawson, 303-239-3764, sdawson@blm.gov
Idaho		Linda Pitzer, 208-383-3909, lpitzer@blm.gov
Montana		Paris Everson, 406-896-5148, peverson@blm.gov
Nevada		Kenda Tucker, 775-861-6417, ktucker@blm.gov
New Mexico		Mary Ann Crafton-Williams, 505-761-8946, mawillia@blm.gov
Oregon		Gail Mance, 503-808-6228, gmance@blm.gov
Utah		Steven Wimmer, 801-539-4172, sswimmer@blm.gov
Wyoming		Janet Edmonds, 307-775-6007, jedmonds@blm.gov
NIFC (Idaho)		Julie Visser, 208-387-5546, jwhaley@nifc.blm.gov
NOC  (Colorado)		Cynthia Kleinholz, 303-236-9464, ckleinholz@blm.gov