Jerry Meeks

Jerry Meeks serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service–SPOC NW, overseeing acquisitions that advance ecological restoration, wildfire resilience, and public infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems through targeted infrastructure development, including trail and bridge rehabilitation, reforestation support, and maintenance of remote administrative facilities. Meeks manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a strong emphasis on service-based and engineering solutions that align with environmental stewardship and public safety objectives. He plays a central role in translating operational needs into solicitation requirements that prioritize technical precision and ecological compliance. Meeks cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of contractors specializing in forestry support services, civil engineering, and environmental consulting. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with small businesses and niche firms possessing field expertise in forest management, habitat restoration, and remote infrastructure installation. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to demonstrate proven experience in sensitive ecological environments and adherence to NEPA and ESA guidelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Meeks directs 95.7% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with minimal use of unrestricted contracts. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on socioeconomic inclusion, regularly awarding contracts to HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) certified firms capable of delivering specialized forestry and conservation services in remote or challenging terrain. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing tree planting, fuel reduction, and invasive species control, followed by NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) for trail and bridge projects. He also procures environmental consulting services (NAICS 541620) and specialized communications equipment (NAICS 334220/334310) to support field operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with both ecological and operational requirements in federal land management.