Whit Fausett

Whit Fausett serves as the primary contracting representative for the U.S. Forest Service’s Csa Intermountain 7 office, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical services that sustain forest infrastructure and public land operations. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, Fausett ensures timely procurement of maintenance, environmental, and logistical support services across remote and rural federal lands. His work directly supports the agency’s operational resilience by securing reliable vendors for facility upkeep, transportation asset management, and ecological resource services, aligning acquisitions with national forest stewardship goals. Fausett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of regional contractors, including Nehemiah Construction LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Reliance Contractors Inc., all of which provide specialized construction, site development, and maintenance services. He also routinely engages with niche suppliers such as Peterson Plumbing Supply and Sutter Equipment Co. Inc. to source plumbing, HVAC, and heavy equipment support. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, locally rooted vendors with proven capacity to operate in challenging terrain and under tight operational timelines, fostering long-term reliability over transactional sourcing. Fausett demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 92.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, with the vast majority of awards directed to small, veteran-owned, and HUBZone-certified firms. This reflects a deliberate strategy to stimulate local economic development while ensuring access to agile, community-based service providers capable of responding to the unique demands of federal forest lands. His primary procurement focus centers on Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720), followed by Septic Tank Services (562991) and Landscaping Services (561730), underscoring expertise in environmental sanitation and grounds maintenance. He also procures Support Activities for Forestry (115310) and specialized transportation equipment, demonstrating technical fluency in the intersection of public land management and operational logistics.