Jared D Machgan

Jared D. Machgan serves as a Procurement Technician for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to restore and sustain forest ecosystems across southern Oregon and northern California. In this role, he executes day-to-day procurement activities for operational and maintenance services critical to ecological resilience, including fire management support, infrastructure upkeep, and habitat recovery initiatives. He manages the full lifecycle of simplified acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and coordinates with program managers to align contracting actions with agency priorities such as prescribed fire operations and invasive species control, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of essential services. Machgan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Linville Enterprises, LLC, Grayback Forestry, Inc., S365 Inc., Logistics365 Inc., and Sprout Forestry Incorporated, many of which specialize in forestry support, logistics, and environmental services. His procurement patterns reflect long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability, technical expertise in natural resource management, and proven performance in remote, high-risk operational environments. He collaborates closely with these firms to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and operational safety standards. His contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with over 63% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contracting. He also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating alignment with federal goals to stimulate economic development in underserved rural communities. This focus reinforces the agency’s mission to engage local and regional vendors with deep knowledge of the region’s unique ecological and logistical challenges. Machgan’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), with significant activity in septical tank services, plumbing, and fabricated metal fabrication. His expertise lies in acquiring specialized services that maintain operational readiness across remote forest infrastructure, ensuring public safety and ecological integrity through targeted, compliant, and community-engaged procurement practices.