Jarrod Simontacchi

Jarrod Simontacchi serves as a key procurement specialist within the At-Incident Management Support Branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, supporting critical logistical operations for wildland fire and emergency incident response. His role centers on ensuring rapid acquisition of essential on-site services that sustain incident personnel in austere environments, including meal provision, hydration, sanitation, and mobile power solutions. He operates within a high-tempo, mission-critical procurement framework, frequently executing time-sensitive contracts under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures to meet immediate operational needs. His work directly enables the continuity of frontline firefighting and emergency management efforts across national forests. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Simontacchi maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with small business vendors capable of delivering scalable, mobile catering and incident support services. His procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven experience in field-based logistics, emergency response catering, and mobile service delivery under challenging conditions. He collaborates closely with contractors who maintain rapid deployment capabilities and comply with federal incident command system standards, fostering partnerships built on reliability, adaptability, and compliance. Simontacchi’s contracting activity is fully aligned with a 100% small business set-aside mandate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, with no preference for subcategories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—indicating a broad-based emphasis on small business participation across all eligible entities. This approach ensures maximum competition and responsiveness from the small business community while reinforcing the agency’s mission to empower local and regional vendors. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 722320 (Caterers), with all acquisitions targeting mobile, incident-specific food service and support operations. He specializes in procuring field-ready catering solutions, including cold/hot meal delivery, hydration stations, portable sanitation units, and logistical support packages designed for deployment in remote, unincorporated areas. His technical expertise lies in understanding the unique operational constraints of wildland fire incidents and aligning contract requirements with real-time field needs.