Stan Bones

Stan Bones serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative for the USDA Forest Service – SPoC IM, providing critical oversight and technical evaluation for infrastructure and resource management contracts. In this role, he ensures contractor performance aligns with federal standards and agency mission objectives, particularly in the maintenance and rehabilitation of forest transportation networks, recreational facilities, and ecological support systems. He supports the acquisition lifecycle for construction, maintenance, and engineering services, acting as the primary liaison between contracting officers and field teams to validate deliverables, manage modifications, and enforce compliance with contract specifications. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to sustain public access to forested lands through resilient, safety-compliant infrastructure. Mr. Bones maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GCS LLC, ACME ASPHALT INDUSTRIES INC, and TwentyoneTwentyseven LLC, all of whom provide specialized services in road and trail construction, pavement systems, and site-specific environmental remediation. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous quality assurance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory adherence, and technical proficiency. He frequently collaborates with contractors on complex, multi-phase projects requiring coordination between civil engineering, environmental compliance, and public safety standards. While no formal set-aside data is available, Mr. Bones actively supports socioeconomic contracting goals by engaging qualified small businesses and disadvantaged firms where feasible, aligning with USDA’s broader commitment to equitable opportunity in federal contracting. His evaluations prioritize vendor capacity, past performance, and compliance with labor and environmental regulations, creating a level playing field for all eligible contractors. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to highway and street construction, heavy and civil engineering, and recreational facility maintenance. He specializes in acquiring services involving asphalt paving, bridge rehabilitation, campground upgrades, and trail system enhancements, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal construction standards, DOT specifications, and Forest Service engineering protocols.