Jan Satterwhite

Jan Satterwhite serves as a Purchasing Agent for the USDA Forest Service, where they play a critical role in acquiring mission-critical goods and services to support operational readiness across remote and rugged federal lands. Responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle for technical equipment and specialized supplies, Satterwhite ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s priorities in wildfire mitigation, ecological restoration, and infrastructure resilience. Their acquisitions typically involve communications systems, electrical instrumentation, and field-deployable equipment essential for maintaining operational continuity in challenging environments. Satterwhite maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized technical suppliers, workforce support providers, and niche equipment vendors, indicating a strategic approach to sourcing both hard goods and mission-critical personnel services. The procurement patterns suggest a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal environmental and emergency response contexts. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Satterwhite’s contracting patterns, with 71.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on fostering economic opportunity among small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialized technical solutions aligned with the Forest Service’s field operations. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission performance. Satterwhite’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS categories related to electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing and wholesale distribution, including 334220, 334515, 333132, 423610, and 423690. This indicates deep expertise in acquiring radio and wireless communications systems, precision measurement instruments, oil and gas field machinery, and associated electrical supplies—critical for field monitoring, emergency response, and infrastructure maintenance in forested and wilderness areas.