John L. Clemons

John L. Clemons serves as a Contracts Specialist for the USDA Forest Service – SPoC East, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to maintaining federal forest lands. His role centers on executing full-cycle contracting for construction, environmental management, and facility modernization projects aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems and enhance public access. Clemons typically handles complex, multi-year procurements under FAR Part 36 and Part 19, specializing in design-build, construction management, and professional services contracts that support long-term resilience and regulatory compliance across forest service facilities. Clemons works closely with a diverse range of contractors, including general contractors specializing in civil infrastructure, environmental consultants, and surveying firms with proven experience in federal land management environments. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and adherence to environmental standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality work under challenging field conditions. He maintains a collaborative relationship with industry stakeholders to ensure contract requirements reflect operational realities on the ground. Clemons demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 32% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses, including Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to empower underrepresented contractors while ensuring competitive, high-performing vendor pools. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business inclusion without compromising technical or mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), with significant activity in water supply systems and building exterior construction. Clemons specializes in acquiring services related to forest infrastructure rehabilitation, land surveying, and ecological maintenance, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal land management standards and environmental compliance protocols.