Jake Baechle

Jake Baechle serves as a procurement specialist within the Coronado National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain ecological integrity and public safety through strategic acquisition of critical infrastructure services. He manages contracting actions focused on environmental compliance, resource stewardship, and operational sustainability, with a primary emphasis on septic tank and related services essential to remote facility operations. His role ensures that procurement activities align with federal regulations and agency priorities, facilitating timely delivery of sanitation and wastewater systems that support visitor access, firefighter logistics, and habitat preservation across southern Arizona’s rugged terrain. Baechle maintains a consistent working relationship with HAM TUCSON LLC, the agency’s primary contractor for septic system installation, maintenance, and remediation services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, local expertise, and compliance with environmental standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. He engages vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in on-site wastewater management, particularly in ecologically sensitive and remote locations where conventional infrastructure is impractical. His contracting portfolio reflects a 100% total small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, underscoring a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All acquisitions are intentionally reserved for small businesses, ensuring that local enterprises with specialized environmental service capabilities have equitable access to federal opportunities. This pattern reinforces the agency’s dedication to community-based economic development and workforce resilience in rural Arizona. The sole NAICS code represented in his portfolio is 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services, indicating deep specialization in decentralized wastewater management systems. He procures services including septic system design, pumping, inspection, repair, and replacement—critical for ranger stations, visitor centers, and backcountry facilities. His technical domain expertise lies in ensuring sanitation infrastructure meets EPA and USDA environmental guidelines while operating under extreme logistical constraints.