John Reffit

John Reffit serves as a Natural Resources Specialist-ORA with the National Forests in Mississippi, operating under the U.S. Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture. In this role, he supports the agency’s mission of sustainable forest management and public safety by overseeing procurement activities critical to infrastructure resilience, trail and road maintenance, and operational support services. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and administering contracts that ensure the ecological integrity and accessibility of federally managed forest lands. Reffit specializes in service-based acquisitions aligned with land management operations, particularly those requiring specialized environmental compliance and field-based execution. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented in procurement records, Reffit consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical services in remote and ecologically sensitive environments. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory compliance, and the ability to operate under stringent environmental standards. He fosters long-term partnerships with firms experienced in natural resource stewardship, including those with expertise in erosion control, vegetation management, and low-impact construction techniques. Reffit maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All acquisitions under his purview are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for local and regional firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to stimulate economic development within Mississippi’s rural communities while leveraging the agility and specialized knowledge of small business contractors. His procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), which in this context encompasses specialized environmental cleaning, debris removal, trail sanitation, and facility maintenance within forested and recreational areas. This specialization reflects a nuanced understanding of how janitorial and custodial services support ecological health and public safety in outdoor federal lands, requiring technical expertise in hazardous material handling, waste segregation, and environmentally sensitive cleaning protocols.