Jason Johnston - Technical

Jason Johnston serves as a technical procurement lead within the CSA Northwest 7 USDA-FS, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to maintain and rehabilitate critical infrastructure across remote federal lands. He manages acquisitions for highway, street, and bridge construction projects essential to wildfire response, resource management, and public access. His role involves translating engineering requirements into compliant solicitation documents, ensuring technical specifications align with federal standards for safety, durability, and environmental stewardship. Johnston’s acquisitions directly support the agency’s strategic priorities in sustaining transportation networks on national forest system lands. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Johnston consistently engages with qualified construction firms capable of operating in challenging, environmentally sensitive terrains. His procurement process prioritizes vendors with proven experience in rural infrastructure, erosion control, and emergency repair protocols. He fosters collaborative partnerships with contractors who demonstrate expertise in federal construction codes, geotechnical compliance, and sustainable materials use, often requiring pre-qualification through federal contractor databases and past performance evaluations. Johnston’s procurement portfolio is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside preferences under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity in rural communities and ensuring diverse participation from HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. His contracting patterns emphasize equitable access, leveraging set-asides to strengthen local capacity and promote long-term resilience in underserved regions. His primary technical focus is NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where he procures services including pavement rehabilitation, culvert installation, retaining wall construction, and erosion control systems. Johnston’s domain expertise lies in the intersection of civil engineering standards and federal land management constraints, ensuring all projects meet USDA-FS environmental compliance, safety, and accessibility mandates while supporting mission-critical access to remote forested areas.