Kenan

Kenan, as Head Dispatcher at the Region 3 Southwestern Regional Office of the U.S. Forest Service, oversees the coordination and execution of civil works and infrastructure maintenance contracts critical to public land stewardship. Responsible for managing the logistical and operational lifecycle of facility and trail infrastructure projects, Kenan ensures timely procurement of services that sustain forest roadways, water and sewer systems, and visitor facilities. His role is central to translating mission-critical maintenance needs into actionable acquisition strategies, with a focus on rapid-response contracting for emergency repairs and long-term resilience upgrades under the Department of Agriculture’s environmental stewardship mandate. Kenan maintains a consistent working relationship with GERMRIP LLC, the primary contractor for finishing and infrastructure support services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliable, performance-based vendor partnerships that deliver high-quality, on-schedule execution of complex civil works tasks. These relationships are built on proven track records in field responsiveness, compliance with federal environmental standards, and adherence to safety protocols for remote and sensitive forested environments. Kenan’s contracting portfolio is fully aligned with small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small, locally rooted contractors, ensuring equitable access to federal infrastructure opportunities and fostering regional economic development within the Southwestern jurisdiction. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 238390—Other Building Finishing Contractors—encompassing specialized services such as trail surfacing, erosion control finishes, retaining wall construction, and site rehabilitation. Kenan’s expertise lies in procuring skilled labor and materials for precision finishing work that meets USDA Forest Service engineering specifications, ensuring durability and ecological compatibility in high-use public land environments.