Jan R Wenaas

Jan R. Wenaas serves as a Contract Specialist for the Custer Gallatin National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support critical infrastructure and resource management across federally protected lands. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR and USDA guidelines, Wenaas ensures acquisitions align with the agency’s mission of ecological stewardship and public safety. Their portfolio primarily includes construction, maintenance, and support services for trails, roads, bridges, wildfire mitigation systems, and ranger facilities, requiring precise technical oversight and regulatory adherence. Wenaas maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including YOUNG GUN CONSTRUCTION LLC, TK3, LLC, and KOMMODITIES CORP, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and compliance with federal standards. These vendors are frequently engaged for specialized civil works and forestry support tasks, indicating a preference for contractors with proven expertise in remote-site operations, environmental compliance, and rugged terrain construction. The contracting patterns reflect a reliance on experienced, locally attuned firms capable of executing complex, mission-critical projects under challenging environmental conditions. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Wenaas’s procurement patterns, with nearly 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and nearly 10% reserved for HUBZone firms. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses also receive targeted consideration, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote socioeconomic equity while maintaining operational readiness. Only slightly less than half of contracts are unrestricted, underscoring a strategic emphasis on expanding opportunities for underserved small businesses in rural and federally managed regions. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), followed by 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), indicating deep expertise in ecological maintenance and civil infrastructure projects. Wenaas routinely procures services related to forest road rehabilitation, erosion control, trail development, and aggregate sourcing for construction, demonstrating specialized knowledge in both environmental and heavy civil engineering domains.