Jason Ringenberg

Jason Ringenberg serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 3 Southwestern Regional Office, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure components essential to forest management and public land stewardship. His responsibilities center on managing contracts for civil works and environmental services, with a primary focus on the procurement of iron and steel pipe and tube systems used in water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure across federal forest lands. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in trail resilience, facility maintenance, and sustainable resource management. His acquisitions directly support the operational integrity of remote forest service facilities and public visitor infrastructure. Ringenberg maintains a consistent working relationship with GERMRIP LLC, the primary contractor for specialized steel pipe and tube systems required for rugged, high-volume environmental applications. His procurement pattern reflects a long-standing, performance-driven partnership with this vendor, characterized by repeat engagements for engineered metal infrastructure components. These collaborations are rooted in technical specificity and reliability, with contractors selected based on proven capacity to deliver ASTM-compliant materials suited for harsh outdoor conditions and heavy-use public land environments. Ringenberg’s contracting portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and material integrity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing performance, durability, and compliance with federal engineering standards. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all procurements adhere strictly to fair and transparent competition guidelines under FAR Part 6. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 331210, specializing in the acquisition of iron and steel pipe and tube products manufactured from purchased steel. These materials are integral to water conveyance, erosion control, and sewage systems in remote forest installations. Ringenberg’s expertise lies in specifying metallurgical standards, pressure ratings, and corrosion-resistant finishes required for long-term durability in high-moisture, high-sediment environments typical of Southwestern forest terrain.