Jan Drum

Jan Drum serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Deschutes National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, managing procurement activities critical to sustaining forest ecosystem integrity and public safety infrastructure. Responsible for executing acquisitions aligned with federal contracting regulations, Jan oversees the sourcing of specialized equipment and services essential to wildfire risk mitigation, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and cultural resource preservation. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission of sustainable land stewardship by ensuring timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical goods and services across diverse technical domains. Jan maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of vendors, particularly small businesses that provide niche fabrication, fluid power systems, and infrastructure repair services. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Jan consistently engages with firms capable of delivering custom metal components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and specialized maintenance solutions tailored to remote forest operations. Their procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical adaptability, and responsiveness to field-level operational needs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jan prioritizes total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with 75% of acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within rural and regional economies while ensuring access to agile, locally rooted suppliers capable of meeting the unique demands of federal land management. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a commitment to socioeconomic equity and workforce development in central Oregon. Jan’s procurement focus centers on four key NAICS categories: miscellaneous fabricated metal products for custom infrastructure components; fluid power pump and motor manufacturing for hydraulic tools used in wildfire suppression and trail construction; support activities for air transportation, including maintenance and logistics for aerial firefighting assets; and reupholstery and furniture repair for visitor facilities and administrative buildings. This blend of technical domains reveals deep expertise in procuring durable, field-hardened equipment and services that operate under extreme environmental conditions.