Jason Vermillion

Jason Vermillion serves as Fuels Officer for the Tahoe National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the procurement of fuel-related services and supplies critical to wildfire mitigation, prescribed burning operations, and fleet sustainment across federal forest lands. His role is central to ensuring operational readiness for fire response and forest management activities, overseeing acquisitions aligned with federal environmental and safety standards. Vermillion handles contracts for fuel logistics, storage infrastructure, transportation, and support activities essential to maintaining the agency’s mission of ecological resilience and public safety, with a focus on mission-critical, time-sensitive procurements that require strict compliance with federal fuel handling regulations. While specific contractor names are not available, Vermillion maintains a balanced procurement approach, engaging both large-scale energy and logistics vendors and small businesses capable of delivering localized, agile fuel solutions in remote terrain. His contracting patterns reflect collaboration with vendors experienced in hazardous material handling, diesel and biofuel supply chains, and field-based fuel delivery systems. He prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in USDA and Forest Service protocols, fostering partnerships that ensure reliability, safety, and environmental compliance during high-risk operational periods. Vermillion’s contracting portfolio is evenly split between open competition and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic diversity in procurement. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, particularly those certified under the Small Business Administration’s programs, enabling local enterprises to contribute to national forest operations. This approach strengthens regional economic resilience while ensuring access to niche capabilities often held by small, community-based suppliers. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing fuel handling, fireline support, and forestry logistics services, alongside NAICS 112420 (Goat Farming), which supports targeted vegetation management through grazing programs. This dual specialization reflects his technical expertise in integrating traditional and ecological land management practices, ensuring fuel reduction and habitat health are achieved through compliant, sustainable procurement strategies.