Kelvin Jackson

Kelvin Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist for the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting ecological stewardship and infrastructure resilience. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating offers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by securing services and materials essential for trail maintenance, watershed protection, wildfire mitigation, and forest restoration activities. Kelvin routinely handles construction, support services, and resource extraction contracts aligned with sustainable land management goals. Kelvin cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in forestry support, civil construction, and material supply. He works closely with firms experienced in ecological restoration, trail engineering, and quarry operations, fostering transparent and compliant procurement processes. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, ensuring that contractors meet rigorous environmental and safety standards. He actively engages with small and mid-sized businesses to build long-term partnerships that align with the agency’s operational needs and sustainability objectives. Kelvin maintains a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Businesses across all contract categories. His procurement strategy reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen local economies while promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities in rural Appalachian communities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (highway, street, and bridge construction), 115310 (support activities for forestry), and 212312 (crushed and broken limestone mining), reflecting his expertise in infrastructure development and forest resource management. He procures services including trail and campground construction, erosion control, native tree planting, and aggregate materials for road stabilization, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in ecological construction and land management practices.