Robert D. Jones

Robert D. Jones serves as the Acquisition Hazardous Pacific Branch Chief, J762, overseeing the planning, solicitation, and award of complex environmental remediation and waste management contracts across the Pacific region. In this leadership role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical environmental health and safety objectives. His portfolio centers on hazardous and nonhazardous waste treatment, materials recovery, and related environmental services, requiring deep technical expertise in regulatory frameworks such as RCRA and CERCLA. Jones plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with environmental stewardship goals, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of services that protect public health and ecological systems. Jones works with a diverse base of environmental service providers, including specialized hazardous waste handlers, engineering firms, and materials recovery operators. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated capability in compliance-heavy, high-risk environmental operations. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in permit adherence, transportation logistics, and treatment technology implementation. His relationships are characterized by rigorous performance monitoring and a focus on technical competence over volume. His procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 80% of acquisitions conducted as unrestricted competitions and 20% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. Though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strong commitment to fostering competition among smaller, capable environmental firms. This approach supports economic resilience in regional markets while maintaining high performance standards. Jones’s primary focus lies in NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), supplemented by 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities). He procures services involving incineration, stabilization, landfill engineering, recycling infrastructure, and chemical neutralization, requiring contractors with specialized permitting, engineering, and operational expertise in hazardous materials handling. His domain expertise ensures that acquisitions align with both environmental regulations and operational readiness requirements.