Aaron L. Sanford

Aaron L. Sanford serves as an Acquisition Program Specialist within the Federal Highway Administration’s 6982AF Central Federal Lands Division, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands. His role centers on executing competitive acquisitions for highway, bridge, and civil engineering works that ensure safe, sustainable access to national parks, forests, and Native American territories. Sanford is responsible for developing solicitation documents, evaluating technical and cost proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a focus on mission-critical infrastructure that supports public safety and environmental stewardship. Sanford maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including STEELHEAD CONSTRUCTORS JV, HERBACK GENERAL ENGINEERING LLC, SEB ENGINEERING INC., S.T.RHOADES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil construction and remote-site project delivery. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous technical evaluation, and contractor accountability to meet stringent engineering and safety standards on challenging federal lands. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Sanford demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides accounting for approximately 22.7% of his portfolio, alongside 8(a) competed awards. This reflects a balanced strategy to foster economic opportunity while maintaining the technical capability required for complex infrastructure projects. His entire procurement portfolio is focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep specialization in civil engineering works such as pavement rehabilitation, bridge replacement, retaining wall systems, and drainage infrastructure. Sanford’s expertise lies in managing technically complex, geographically dispersed projects requiring specialized equipment, environmental compliance, and coordination with multiple federal and tribal stakeholders.