Krystal Rasmussen

Krystal Rasmussen serves as a key procurement specialist within the At-Incident Management Support Branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, responsible for enabling rapid, frontline logistical support for wildland fire and emergency incident operations. She manages acquisitions critical to sustaining incident personnel through immediate access to meals, hydration, sanitation, mobility, and power services directly at operational sites. Her work ensures mission continuity during extended deployments by securing time-sensitive, high-volume services under emergency acquisition authorities, often under simplified acquisition procedures and emergency procurement flexibilities. Rasmussen collaborates primarily with caterers and perishable food manufacturers capable of delivering scalable, on-site meal services under austere conditions. She maintains partnerships with vendors who can rapidly mobilize mobile kitchens, refrigerated transport, and temperature-controlled food distribution systems, often working with firms experienced in federal incident response protocols. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, scalability, and compliance with USDA food safety standards, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on responsiveness and operational adaptability. She maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference across all acquisitions, consistently directing contracts to small businesses including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned concerns. This reflects a deep institutional commitment to socioeconomic equity and community resilience, ensuring that emergency support capabilities are cultivated through locally rooted, agile vendors capable of operating in remote and high-risk environments. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 722320 (Caterers) and 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring ready-to-serve meals, hydration systems, and perishable food logistics tailored for field operations. She specializes in acquiring services that meet federal dietary guidelines and incident command system requirements, demonstrating technical proficiency in food safety, cold chain management, and just-in-time delivery under dynamic operational conditions.