Eckmann/Larson

Jacob Eckmann serves as a contact within the agency, where he supports the procurement mission through the acquisition of specialized equipment and professional services. His role involves managing the procurement lifecycle to ensure the agency maintains the necessary operational capabilities and infrastructure. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a high volume of unrestricted competitions, with the vast majority of awards going to non-set-aside vendors. The agency demonstrates a preference for Washington-certified small businesses and certified veteran-owned businesses, which account for a portion of their procurement activity. There is also a specialized focus on supporting small forest landowners through targeted set-aside opportunities. The agency's procurement focus is diversified across several technical domains. Primary areas of expertise include the manufacturing of industrial trucks, tractors, trailers, and stacker machinery, as well as support activities for road transportation and forestry. Additionally, the agency procures commercial and institutional building construction services and temporary help services.