Kelvin Jackson

Kelvin Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain the health and productivity of Georgia’s public forest ecosystems. In this role, he provides technical oversight and contract administration for field-based operational services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and agency priorities in silvicultural operations, habitat restoration, and wildfire risk mitigation. He works closely with project managers and field personnel to validate performance, manage deliverables, and ensure contractor adherence to environmental and safety standards, playing a critical role in translating ecological objectives into actionable procurement outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with a network of specialized forestry service providers, including firms skilled in prescribed burning, invasive species control, trail and road maintenance, and ecological monitoring. His procurement approach emphasizes collaborative, performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in forest management practices and a commitment to sustainable land stewardship. Jackson’s acquisition strategy is fully aligned with the Small Business Administration’s set-aside programs, with 100% of his procurements designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strong institutional commitment to economic inclusion, ensuring that small, locally based forestry contractors—many of which are HUBZone or socially and economically disadvantaged—have equitable access to federal opportunities supporting public land management. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), encompassing services such as timber stand improvement, fuel reduction, erosion control, and ecological data collection. He possesses deep technical expertise in silvicultural best practices and operational forestry protocols, ensuring that all contracted work aligns with USDA Forest Service standards for ecological resilience and public land stewardship.