Technical POC: Jessica Ressel

Jessica Ressel serves as the Technical Point of Contact for the USDA Forest Service’s Csa Intermountain 1 office, playing a pivotal role in advancing operational readiness through specialized procurement of fabricated pipe and pipe fitting systems. She ensures that critical infrastructure—such as water conveyance, fuel lines, and utility distribution networks in remote forest environments—meets rigorous engineering and environmental standards. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, functional facilities for ranger operations and public access, coordinating closely with field teams to align acquisition requirements with field-level needs and sustainability goals. Ressel maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including DIVCO INC, KMB VENTURES, LLC, NORTHERN PURCHASE SERVICES, LLC, YPCB, LLC, and NORMONT EQUIPMENT CO. These contractors are selected for their proven expertise in manufacturing and delivering high-integrity metal piping systems suited for harsh, off-grid conditions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based delivery, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-critical components that require precise engineering specifications. She maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside strategy under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting and the empowerment of small business contractors. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation from small businesses, with no open competition reserved for large firms, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for qualified small manufacturers and fabricators. Ressel’s procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 332996—Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in metal fabrication, pressure-rated piping systems, corrosion-resistant materials, and custom-engineered fittings for forestry and wilderness infrastructure. She specializes in procuring components that meet ASTM, ASME, and USDA Forest Service engineering standards, ensuring durability under extreme weather and rugged terrain conditions.