Jeremy Bedner

Jeremy Bedner serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 5 Pacific Southwest Region, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and ecological restoration services essential to sustaining national forests and grasslands. His procurement portfolio centers on mission-critical projects including trail and road maintenance, wildfire resilience infrastructure, and habitat restoration activities. Bedner ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s priorities in ecological health, public safety, and recreational access. He is responsible for the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—working closely with project managers and environmental specialists to translate operational needs into legally sound, technically precise solicitations. Bedner cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those experienced in forestry support, civil construction, and land management consulting. He regularly engages with firms possessing specialized expertise in invasive species control, reforestation, and utility infrastructure maintenance within sensitive ecological zones. His working relationships emphasize technical competence, environmental stewardship, and performance accountability, fostering partnerships with both large-capacity contractors and niche small businesses capable of operating in remote, high-risk environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Bedner consistently prioritizes total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for local and regional firms, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB programs. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring that community-based vendors contribute meaningfully to federal land stewardship. Bedner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 236220 (commercial/institutional building), 115310 (forestry support services), and 541618 (management consulting). He routinely procures services related to trail rehabilitation, visitor center upgrades, forest road repair, ecological monitoring, and strategic planning for land use compliance. His technical expertise spans civil engineering, environmental mitigation, and land management consulting, enabling him to evaluate complex proposals with precision and ensure contractor performance meets rigorous ecological and safety standards.