Jason King

Jason King serves as a key procurement lead within the National Forests & Grasslands in Texas, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustainably manage over three million acres of federal forestland and grasslands. He oversees the acquisition of goods and services critical to ecological stewardship, wildfire resilience, and infrastructure maintenance, with a focus on support activities for forestry operations, facility upkeep, and environmental compliance. His role ensures that contracting aligns with federal mandates for resource conservation and public access, managing solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for both direct and indirect operational needs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, King maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on small and medium-sized vendors with specialized expertise in forest management support, wood product fabrication, and facility services. He cultivates long-term partnerships with firms possessing technical proficiency in silvicultural operations, trail and facility maintenance, and sustainable timber handling, fostering reliable vendor networks that meet the agency’s operational tempo and environmental standards. King demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small businesses, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to stimulate rural economic development and ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities in Texas’ forest-dependent communities. His primary NAICS focus areas include Support Activities for Forestry (115310), reflecting his leadership in procuring services like prescribed burning, invasive species control, and forest inventory support. He also regularly acquires miscellaneous wood products, janitorial services for remote facilities, and equipment maintenance contracts, demonstrating domain expertise in terrestrial resource management and field operations logistics. His procurement approach is deeply rooted in ecological sustainability and operational readiness.