Jared Machgan

Jared Machgan serves as the primary contracting representative for the Willamette National Forest, overseeing the acquisition of goods and services essential to sustaining federal forest lands under the U.S. Forest Service. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions aligned with ecological restoration, infrastructure maintenance, and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for forestry support, trail and road infrastructure, environmental services, and facility maintenance, all critical to preserving the health and resilience of the Willamette ecosystem. Machgan maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Brink Brothers Inc., Granite Commercial Service LLC, Project RAM Innovations LLC, and Peak Environmental LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in ecological restoration, heavy equipment operations, and forest service support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and alignment with agency-specific environmental standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Machgan consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 89% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity within the rural and regional contractor community, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals and enhancing local workforce engagement in federal land management efforts. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 561720 (Janitorial Services), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services). These categories reveal deep technical expertise in ecological infrastructure, sanitation systems for remote facilities, and transportation networks critical to forest access and safety, underscoring his role in enabling mission-critical operations across diverse and often remote terrains.