Jara Woodard

Jara Woodard serves as a key procurement lead within the National Park Service’s Pwr Sf/sea MABO(85000) office, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining the operational integrity of national park infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts that support utilities, sanitation systems, and facility maintenance across park lands, Woodard ensures compliance with environmental standards and mission-critical service delivery. Her portfolio primarily includes construction, landscaping, and facility improvement contracts, aligning with the agency’s mandate to preserve natural and cultural resources through reliable, resilient infrastructure. She operates within the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework, prioritizing timely, transparent, and mission-aligned procurement outcomes. Woodard maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including APEX GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION INC, SPECIALIZED GOVERNMENT SOURCING, INC., KC HOME DECOR LLC, and PRYMOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in commercial building construction, specialized government services, and site-specific finishing work. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with firms experienced in sensitive environmental and historic preservation contexts. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Woodard consistently applies small business set-asides, with over two-thirds of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly a quarter reserved for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns, reflecting the Department of the Interior’s unique tribal engagement priorities. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and Native-owned businesses, aligning with federal mandates and agency-specific equity goals. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors) and 561730 (Landscaping Services). She also manages specialized procurements in 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), indicating expertise in both structural infrastructure and environmental compliance-related chemical applications essential to park operations.