Peter Lashoto

Peter Lashoto serves as a key procurement lead within the USDA Forest Service, overseeing acquisitions critical to the agency’s mission of sustaining forest health and infrastructure resilience. He manages a focused portfolio of construction and exterior contracting services essential to wildfire mitigation, trail accessibility, and facility maintenance across national forests and grasslands. His work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing ecological stewardship through targeted infrastructure investments. Lashoto specializes in sole-source and set-aside contracts that support on-the-ground operational needs, coordinating closely with field personnel to align acquisition strategy with land management priorities. He maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, primarily engaging firms capable of delivering specialized building exterior and foundational services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated expertise in remote-site construction, erosion control, and structural reinforcement on federally managed lands. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and long-term performance reliability, indicating a trust-based procurement approach rooted in technical competency and operational readiness. Lashoto exhibits a full commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting strategy prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small, locally rooted firms with the capacity to execute complex, site-specific projects in challenging terrain. This approach not only fosters economic development in rural communities but also enhances the agency’s ability to respond nimbly to environmental and infrastructure challenges. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238190—Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors—reflecting deep expertise in exterior construction, retaining walls, access pathways, and non-residential structural enhancements. He procures services that directly support forest infrastructure resilience, including trailhead facilities, boundary fencing, erosion barriers, and firebreak construction, ensuring that all projects align with ecological and safety standards for federal lands.