Jason P. Brandt

Jason P. Brandt serves as a Contract Specialist with the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that support the agency’s mission of sustaining national forest and grassland ecosystems. He manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions, primarily focused on professional, scientific, and technical services essential to wildfire mitigation, ecological restoration, and operational readiness in remote environments. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the Forest Service’s priorities in resource management, infrastructure resilience, and emergency response. Brandt specializes in soliciting and awarding contracts for mission-critical support services that enable field operations and administrative efficiency across federal lands. Brandt maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized professional services, workforce staffing solutions, medical support, and technology integration tailored to the unique demands of federal land management. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements that prioritize reliability, technical expertise, and adaptability in challenging operational settings. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brandt consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 68% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering opportunity for small firms capable of delivering specialized services in technical, administrative, and logistical domains. His procurement approach actively promotes equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while ensuring mission effectiveness. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541611 (Management Consulting Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), indicating a strong emphasis on technical advisory services, administrative support, and customized software solutions. He also procures commercial photography and professional equipment supply services, demonstrating a broad yet targeted approach to supporting the Forest Service’s diverse operational needs.