Alemayehu Yetayew

Alemayehu Yetayew serves as a key procurement specialist within the Siuslaw National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. Responsible for managing acquisition programs aligned with the agency’s ecological stewardship mission, Yetayew oversees the solicitation and award of contracts essential to maintaining forest infrastructure and restoring native ecosystems. His work primarily supports critical operations including septic system installation, wastewater management, and related environmental services necessary for visitor facilities and remote field stations. He ensures all procurements comply with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s sustainability and resilience goals. Yetayew maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors such as BEST SEPTIC, INC and LANNIS IRON WORKS, LLC, both of which provide niche environmental and structural services tailored to remote forest environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency in onsite wastewater systems, and adherence to environmental compliance standards. These vendor partnerships are built on repeat engagement and demonstrated capacity to deliver services under challenging terrain and weather conditions, reflecting a preference for contractors with proven experience in federal land management contexts. Yetayew demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize economic opportunity for small, locally rooted enterprises capable of delivering specialized environmental services. His procurement patterns consistently favor small businesses without further socioeconomic sub-set-asides, indicating a focus on broad-based small business inclusion rather than targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services, underscoring deep technical expertise in onsite wastewater systems critical to maintaining public access and ecological integrity in forested areas. He procures services including septic system installation, maintenance, pump-outs, and related environmental remediation—ensuring compliance with state and federal water quality standards while supporting sustainable land use across western Oregon’s sensitive ecosystems.