Jessica Lyn H. Rasmussen

Jessica Lyn H. Rasmussen serves as the primary contracting professional for the USDA Forest Service-spoc Im, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and ecological support services essential to maintaining the nation’s forested public lands. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on transportation resilience, recreational facility upgrades, and forest management support, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain safe public access and ecological integrity. Her acquisitions typically involve construction, environmental consulting, and operational support services, often requiring coordination across multiple federal and state stakeholders to meet complex regulatory and environmental standards. Rasmussen maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GCS LLC, ACME ASPHALT INDUSTRIES INC, and TwentyoneTwentyseven LLC, each of which provides specialized expertise in road and trail construction, asphalt paving, and forest infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors possessing proven experience in remote-site construction, ecological compliance, and durable infrastructure solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal environmental and safety protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Rasmussen prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 81% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also leverages HUBZone set-asides to support economically distressed communities, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring access to qualified, locally rooted contractors. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals alongside mission-critical outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating a blend of civil infrastructure and public engagement initiatives. She regularly acquires services related to trail rehabilitation, campground modernization, forestry support operations, and environmental planning, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal land management requirements and construction standards for sensitive ecosystems.