Jonathan Kempff

Jonathan Kempff serves as a Project Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Custer Gallatin National Forest, overseeing the execution and compliance of civil engineering contracts critical to maintaining federal public lands. In this role, he ensures that construction and infrastructure projects—ranging from trail and road maintenance to bridge rehabilitation and wildfire mitigation systems—are delivered in accordance with federal regulations, technical specifications, and environmental standards. His responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, verifying deliverables, managing change orders, and coordinating with field engineers and environmental specialists to align procurement outcomes with the Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and public safety. Kempff maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Young Gun Construction LLC, TK3, LLC, and Kommodities Corp., all of which demonstrate proven expertise in heavy civil infrastructure on complex, terrain-sensitive federal sites. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, safety compliance, and adaptive project execution in remote, ecologically sensitive environments. These vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a shared commitment to sustainable construction practices aligned with USDA Forest Service guidelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kempff consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 75% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic resilience and expand opportunities for qualified contractors in rural and underserved regions. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate balance between technical rigor and socioeconomic equity, ensuring that small firms with specialized capabilities in remote infrastructure work are meaningfully integrated into the agency’s operational lifecycle. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing the design, construction, and maintenance of heavy infrastructure across rugged, federally managed landscapes. This includes earthmoving, erosion control, culvert installation, timber bridge construction, and access road stabilization—domains requiring specialized equipment, environmental permitting expertise, and adherence to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) protocols. Kempff’s technical acumen ensures that all acquisitions meet the stringent engineering and ecological standards required for National Forest System infrastructure.