Jon Hodgson

Jon Hodgson serves as a key procurement lead within the CSA East 13 USDA-FS, responsible for managing contracting actions that support the modernization and maintenance of critical infrastructure across national forest lands. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to ensure safe, resilient, and accessible public facilities and transportation networks within federally managed forest environments. Hodgson specializes in construction and rehabilitation contracts, with a primary focus on roofing systems and related envelope technologies essential to preserving public buildings and ranger stations. He exercises full acquisition authority under FAR Part 19 and consistently applies small business set-asides to align with federal socioeconomic goals. Hodgson maintains long-standing relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Razor Consulting Solutions, Inc., Laboda Grading Inc., CPM Constructors, Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc., and Atoah Contracting LLC. These vendors are frequently selected for their proven expertise in remote-site construction, weather-resistant roofing installations, and compliance with USDA-FS environmental and safety standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for contractors demonstrating on-the-ground experience in rugged, forested terrains and familiarity with federal environmental review processes. All of Hodgson’s acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to fostering economic opportunity among small, locally rooted firms. He prioritizes partnerships with businesses certified under HUBZone, SDB, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring that contracting opportunities directly benefit underserved communities near national forest boundaries. His pattern of awarding exclusively to small businesses underscores a strategic alignment with USDA’s broader equity and regional economic development objectives. Hodgson’s procurement portfolio is narrowly focused on NAICS 238160—Roofing Contractors—indicating deep technical expertise in commercial and institutional roofing systems, including single-ply membranes, metal roofing, insulation, and waterproofing assemblies. His acquisitions consistently require compliance with USDA-FS facility standards, energy efficiency benchmarks, and durability requirements for extreme weather conditions, making his role pivotal in sustaining the longevity of public infrastructure in remote forested regions.