Jake Stewart

Jake Stewart serves as a procurement specialist within the R1 Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining forest infrastructure and operational readiness. His responsibilities center on executing contracts that support facility maintenance, public access, and ecological stewardship across remote and ecologically sensitive landscapes. He primarily handles service-based procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure safe, functional, and environmentally compliant operations, with a strong emphasis on janitorial and custodial services essential for visitor centers, ranger stations, and field offices. Stewart works closely with a network of small business vendors specializing in commercial cleaning, waste management, and facility support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages qualified small businesses that demonstrate compliance with federal environmental standards and the ability to operate in rugged, low-access terrains. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, local responsiveness, and adherence to sustainability protocols, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and regulatory compliance. He maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic equity and regional economic development. All of his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned firms that meet the technical requirements of federal facility support. His contracting patterns prioritize inclusive participation, aligning with Department of Agriculture directives to amplify small business impact in rural and underserved communities. Stewart’s procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 561720—Janitorial Services—encompassing routine cleaning, disinfection, waste removal, and sanitation support for federal facilities. His technical expertise lies in understanding the unique demands of maintaining public infrastructure in ecologically sensitive zones, requiring specialized equipment, environmentally approved cleaning agents, and adherence to USDA environmental guidelines. He ensures all contracted services meet federal health, safety, and sustainability benchmarks while supporting the Forest Service’s broader mission of responsible land stewardship.