Daris Matos-Justiniano

Daris Matos serves as a key procurement professional within the White River National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, responsible for managing acquisitions that support ecological stewardship and public infrastructure resilience. Their role involves planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts aligned with the Forest Service’s mission to restore post-fire landscapes, control invasive species, and maintain ranger stations and recreational facilities. Matos handles a diverse portfolio of construction and land management services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental sustainability standards. Their work directly enables the agency’s operational continuity and long-term land health objectives through strategic contracting. Matos maintains consistent working relationships with FRONTIER TINY HOMES, LLC and GERMRIP LLC, both of which provide specialized services in modular construction and ecological restoration. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in lightweight, sustainable building solutions and native vegetation management. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competence, and alignment with forest service protocols, fostering long-term vendor collaboration rather than transactional engagements. These relationships are cultivated through clear performance expectations and adherence to federal procurement best practices. Matos demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal distribution between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission-critical delivery. While no other set-aside categories dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive alignment with federal goals to promote equitable access to federal contracting. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors) and NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), reflecting expertise in structural rehabilitation and ecological landscaping. Matos routinely procures services related to timber framing, erosion control, native plant installation, and habitat restoration, requiring deep technical knowledge of forest ecology and construction standards. Their domain expertise ensures that all acquisitions support the White River National Forest’s mission of sustainable land management and public safety.