Jared Hess

Jared Hess serves as a key procurement lead at the Federal Correctional Complex in Forrest City, supporting the Department of Justice’s mission to sustain safe and operational federal correctional facilities through reliable acquisition of critical infrastructure and essential services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility maintenance, environmental systems, and high-volume food supply chains, ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, hygiene, and operational continuity. His acquisitions typically involve capital improvements, mechanical and electrical systems, and perishable goods procurement under strict federal food service protocols, requiring coordination with facility operations, logistics, and safety compliance teams. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Hess maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-scale industrial suppliers and qualified small businesses. His working relationships emphasize vendor reliability, just-in-time delivery capabilities, and technical compliance with federal building codes and USDA food safety regulations. He routinely collaborates with contractors capable of meeting rigorous federal facility standards, particularly those experienced in institutional-grade HVAC, electrical retrofitting, and bulk food distribution systems. Hess demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to maximize participation from small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, aligning with DOJ’s broader equity and resilience goals. The remaining 50% of procurements are open competition, often reserved for specialized technical services requiring niche expertise. His primary NAICS focus includes metal window and door manufacturing (332321), electrical contracting (238210), and HVAC equipment wholesaling (423730), indicating deep specialization in facility infrastructure modernization. He procures durable building components, climate control systems, and integrated electrical upgrades critical to maintaining secure, energy-efficient correctional environments, showcasing technical fluency in federal construction and operational maintenance standards.