Barbara A Allen

Barbara A. Allen serves as a key procurement professional within the Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, overseeing the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands in the western United States. She manages a portfolio of construction and civil works contracts focused on the design, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of highways, roads, bridges, and related civil structures essential to public access, resource protection, and emergency response. Her role ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain safe, resilient, and sustainable transportation networks on national forests, parks, and other federal territories. Allen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including STRIDER CONSTRUCTION CO INC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC., OFTEDAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., and HAZ-TECH DRILLING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy highway construction, site development, and specialized drilling services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical proficiency, and proven track records in complex, environmentally sensitive terrains. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to HUBZone small businesses, accounting for 16.7% of her awards. This balanced approach supports broader socioeconomic goals without compromising project delivery or technical standards. Allen’s work is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep specialization in civil infrastructure procurement. She routinely manages contracts for earthwork, pavement systems, structural concrete, drainage, and bridge rehabilitation, requiring rigorous adherence to Federal Highway Administration engineering specifications and environmental compliance protocols. Her expertise lies in delivering mission-critical infrastructure through technically sound, competitively awarded contracts.