Justin C Holder

Justin C. Holder serves as a Contracting Officer for the Mount Hood National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to sustaining the forest’s ecological and public safety missions. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts related to civil engineering, forestry support, and facility maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in forest resilience and public access. His portfolio primarily includes construction, engineering, and environmental services contracts that enable the preservation of forest roads, bridges, and recreational infrastructure. Holder maintains strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in heavy civil construction and forestry support activities. He regularly engages with small businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises to deliver mission-critical services, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes to ensure efficient resource utilization and mission success. Holder demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 63% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses and more than 21% reserved for HUBZone firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity in rural and underserved communities, consistently prioritizing small business participation across multiple categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses, in alignment with FAR Part 19 mandates. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure and forest management services. He frequently procures engineering design, erosion control, trail maintenance, and vegetation management services, demonstrating specialized knowledge in environmental compliance, federal construction standards, and sustainable land use practices.