Amber M. Carson

Amber M. Carson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal procurement actions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and promoting mission-critical infrastructure development. She specializes in the award and administration of complex construction contracts, aligning acquisitions with national priorities in civil engineering and public works. Her role is central to executing the agency’s procurement strategy by fostering transparency, competition, and accountability in the acquisition of heavy civil infrastructure projects. While specific contractor names are not available, Carson maintains a procurement environment that actively engages a broad base of qualified vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition among small businesses, with no single contractor dominating her portfolio. She cultivates collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering large-scale, technically demanding construction solutions, ensuring that contract performance meets stringent quality, safety, and scheduling standards. Carson demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent application of set-aside authority reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses across the construction sector, without preference for specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility. Her approach reinforces federal goals for equitable access and competitive inclusion. Her technical expertise centers exclusively on NAICS 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, encompassing projects such as dams, bridges, highways, water treatment facilities, and other large-scale public works. She procures services requiring advanced engineering design, earthmoving, structural installation, and environmental compliance, demonstrating deep familiarity with construction methodologies, bid evaluation criteria, and performance-based contracting standards. Carson’s domain knowledge ensures that acquisitions meet both technical and regulatory requirements for federally funded infrastructure.