Pete Arp

Pete Arp supports the USDA Forest Service in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain operational readiness across remote and rugged federal lands. While his official title is not publicly listed, his procurement activities center on securing specialized workforce services and niche support functions essential to forest management, wildfire response, and ecological restoration efforts. He plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s priorities in emergency preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and workforce flexibility, often managing time-sensitive acquisitions to meet seasonal and crisis-driven demands. His work ensures the Forest Service maintains a responsive, agile contracting posture to support field operations in high-risk, low-access environments. Arp maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, and THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, which provide temporary staffing and specialized personnel services. He also engages GONDO ROY E MD and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for niche clinical and technical support functions. These partnerships reflect a preference for agile, niche vendors capable of delivering on-demand labor and mission-specific expertise, particularly in areas requiring rapid deployment and regulatory compliance. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors with proven experience in federal environmental and emergency response settings. Arp demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his awards designated as 8(a) competed set-asides, underscoring a deliberate focus on empowering small disadvantaged businesses. An additional 33.3% of his acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a consistent strategy to maximize small business participation. His procurement patterns prioritize firms certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, aligning with USDA’s broader goals to enhance equity and capacity within the federal contracting ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services), reflecting the agency’s reliance on flexible, short-term staffing to meet fluctuating operational needs such as fire season surges and post-disturbance recovery efforts. The secondary focus on NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services) suggests support for specialized logistical services for field personnel in isolated work locations. His expertise lies in acquiring labor-intensive, mission-enabling services that directly sustain field operations and personnel welfare in challenging environments.