John Swizdor

John Swizdor serves as a Contract Specialist for the Mark Twain National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting sustainable land management and public infrastructure maintenance. His role centers on executing competitive acquisitions for construction, environmental remediation, and operational services critical to forest resilience, trail and road preservation, and watershed protection. Swizdor ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to balance ecological stewardship with public access and safety. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts for field-level services requiring technical specificity and environmental compliance. Swizdor cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses capable of delivering specialized land management services. He works closely with contractors experienced in ecological restoration, hazardous material handling, and rural infrastructure maintenance, fostering partnerships that prioritize local economic impact and operational reliability. His contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, site-specific requirements, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet the unique challenges of forested, often remote, environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Swizdor consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 89% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly utilizing set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small entities to promote equitable access to federal opportunities in rural and underserved regions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting the agency’s need for durable infrastructure upkeep, sanitary operations at visitor sites, and environmental cleanup. He specializes in acquiring services that integrate land use compliance, hazardous waste handling, and ecological best practices, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of federal forest management.