Jessica Hunt

Jessica Hunt supports the procurement operations of the Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forest Grand Mesa under the U.S. Forest Service, ensuring that critical maintenance and sanitation services align with the agency’s mission to sustain forest health and public access. She manages the acquisition of specialized contractor services essential to infrastructure resilience, particularly in remote and ecologically sensitive areas of western Colorado. Her portfolio centers on facility operations support, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance and public safety, overseeing contracts that maintain septic systems, vault toilets, and visitor sanitation infrastructure across dispersed recreational sites. Jessica maintains consistent working relationships with PASSION IN THE WORK LLC and MBJSMART LLC, both of which provide responsive, on-site automotive and equipment maintenance services tailored to the unique demands of forest service vehicles and heavy-duty utility equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for agile, locally rooted vendors capable of rapid deployment in rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear scope definition and operational accountability. She exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small businesses, ensuring that local and regional enterprises have equitable access to federal opportunities. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to stimulate economic development in rural Colorado communities while strengthening the agency’s capacity for resilient, community-integrated service delivery. Her procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 811198 — All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance — reflecting deep technical expertise in the servicing of off-road vehicles, snowplows, utility trucks, and mobile sanitation units critical to forest operations. She procures specialized maintenance, fleet management, and emergency response services that ensure uninterrupted access to public lands and compliance with environmental and safety standards.