Rick Jones

Rick Jones supports the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services – EBS (SP4500) in managing the acquisition of hazardous and nonhazardous waste disposition services critical to DoD environmental compliance and operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of specialized treatment, transportation, and disposal solutions for military waste streams across global installations, ensuring adherence to EPA, DOT, and DoD regulatory frameworks. His acquisitions focus on end-to-end waste management contracts that require technical expertise in chemical characterization, secure logistics, and certified treatment facilities, with an emphasis on environmentally responsible outcomes aligned with DoD sustainability mandates. Jones maintains consistent relationships with a core group of experienced waste management contractors, including Boh Environmental, TRI-STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC, INDUSTRIAL WASTE UTILIZATION, INC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, and TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven capabilities in handling regulated materials, operating licensed treatment and disposal sites, and delivering theater-specific waste solutions. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and operational reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate regulatory expertise and scalable capacity. Jones’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This reflects the specialized nature of the services required, where only a limited pool of qualified, high-capacity vendors possess the necessary certifications, infrastructure, and regulatory approvals to meet DoD’s global mission requirements. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, the agency maintains transparency and competitive fairness across all solicitations. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 423930—Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers—encompassing the acquisition of waste stream management services, including recycling, treatment, and disposal of military-generated materials. This specialization demands deep technical knowledge of hazardous waste classification, transport protocols, and treatment technologies, positioning Jones as a subject matter expert in defense environmental logistics and compliance-driven procurement.