Jamie L. Wade

Jamie L. Wade serves as a Contract Specialist within the Western Zone of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, where they manage the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting sustainable land stewardship and public safety initiatives. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR guidelines, Wade ensures alignment with the agency’s mission to reduce wildfire risk, maintain trail and road infrastructure, and restore critical habitats. Their portfolio primarily includes construction, specialty trade, and facility support services, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and mission-critical delivery across federal lands in the Western region. Wade cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, particularly those specializing in specialty trade contracting, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental services. While no single vendor dominates their award portfolio, they consistently engage small and mid-sized firms capable of delivering field-responsive solutions under challenging terrain and ecological constraints. Their contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, clear deliverables, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency and environmental stewardship. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Wade consistently applies small business set-asides, with nearly 59% of their acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and over 10% designated for HUBZone firms. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower local and regionally based enterprises, ensuring economic benefits flow directly to communities adjacent to national forest lands. Their contracting patterns show a strong preference for set-asides that promote geographic equity and workforce development in rural and underserved areas. Wade’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), which dominates their portfolio, followed by highway and bridge construction (237310) and fabricated wire products (332618). They routinely acquire services related to trail rehabilitation, fencing, erosion control, and facility maintenance, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal land management requirements and the technical nuances of outdoor infrastructure projects. Their expertise lies in bridging environmental compliance with practical, on-the-ground execution.