Jason Graefen

Jason Graefen serves as a key procurement professional within the W076 Endist Little Rock office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing contract execution for environmental and infrastructure support services across federal water resource and recreation sites in Arkansas. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on operational sustainment, including solid waste collection, janitorial services, landscape maintenance, and light construction support. His role ensures compliance with federal environmental standards while enabling public access to Army-managed lakes and reservoirs through reliable, mission-critical contracting. Graefen maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including Pegasus Support Services LLC, BL Harbert International LLC, RLC LLC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and Endeavor Initial Outfitting, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for experienced service providers with proven capabilities in environmental compliance, facility operations, and light civil works. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and adherence to federal environmental and safety regulations, fostering stable, results-driven vendor collaborations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Graefen consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 70% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance economic opportunity within the region while ensuring competitive, agile service delivery. His procurement patterns demonstrate a clear alignment with socioeconomic goals, regularly leveraging small business set-asides to cultivate a resilient, diverse vendor base capable of meeting the agency’s operational needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), with secondary emphasis on mechanical and power transmission equipment for facility operations. Graefen’s expertise centers on environmental stewardship and facility sustainment, ensuring that infrastructure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with federal environmental mandates.