Jonathan Stein

Jonathan Stein serves as a Recreation Technician with the USDA Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain public access to and enjoyment of national forests and grasslands. In this operational role, he facilitates the procurement of services essential to maintaining recreational infrastructure, including trail maintenance, visitor safety systems, and seasonal staffing for interpretive and visitor services. His acquisitions are aligned with ecological stewardship and public safety objectives, focusing on support activities that enable safe, accessible, and resilient outdoor experiences on federal lands. Stein works closely with field teams to translate operational needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards and environmental stewardship goals. He maintains consistent partnerships with specialized contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These vendors provide critical services ranging from temporary staffing and medical support to technical logistics and remote-area operational support. Stein’s working relationships are characterized by a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in rural, wilderness, and high-risk terrain environments, ensuring contractors can deliver responsive, on-site support under challenging conditions. All of Stein’s acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. He consistently prioritizes small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and general small business programs, fostering local economic development and enhancing workforce diversity in remote regions. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 115310—Support Activities for Forestry—encompassing services such as trail construction, visitor center operations, wildlife deterrence, fire-adapted recreation planning, and ecological monitoring support. His technical expertise lies in acquiring specialized labor and logistical services tailored to the unique demands of managing recreation in federally protected, ecologically sensitive, and geographically isolated landscapes.