Jan L. Beaver

Jan L. Beaver serves as a Purchasing Agent for the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where they manage the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to maintaining transportation systems on federally managed lands. Responsible for executing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts under the FAR, Beaver ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible roadway and bridge maintenance. Their acquisitions primarily support engineering, testing, and technical services required for highway operations in national forests and public rights-of-way. Beaver maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with demonstrated capabilities in civil construction, land development, and environmental compliance. The procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability, with a focus on firms capable of operating in sensitive ecological and remote terrain environments. While the majority of procurements (61.1%) are conducted without set-asides, Beaver demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition among small businesses without targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating deep expertise in geotechnical analysis, materials testing, and transportation engineering support. Additional acquisitions include computer-related services and institutional furniture, showcasing a diverse yet mission-aligned technical domain focused on infrastructure integrity and operational readiness.