Jonathan Pacheno

Jonathan Pacheno serves as a procurement specialist within the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 5 Pacific Southwest Region, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining national forest infrastructure and ecological resilience. He manages contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to restore forest health, control invasive species, and maintain recreational and utility systems across high-use public lands. His procurement portfolio is focused on specialized goods and services that support habitat preservation, wildfire mitigation, and public land maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Pacheno’s contracting patterns reflect a consistent engagement with small business vendors capable of delivering specialized forest service equipment, habitat restoration materials, and infrastructure support services. His working relationships emphasize collaboration with firms possessing technical expertise in ecological contracting, land management tools, and low-impact construction methods, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance and regulatory compliance. Pacheno maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All acquisitions under his purview are reserved exclusively for small businesses, prioritizing equitable access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and promoting workforce development within rural and forest-adjacent communities. This approach reinforces the agency’s broader goals of community engagement and inclusive economic opportunity in public land management. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 337126—Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing—which, in this context, likely supports the procurement of specialized, durable outdoor furnishings for visitor centers, trailhead amenities, and educational facilities within national forests. This specialization reflects a nuanced understanding of how functional, weather-resistant infrastructure enhances public access while minimizing environmental impact, underscoring his expertise in aligning procurement with ecological and recreational mission outcomes.