Brittney Murphy

Brittney Murphy serves as the primary procurement lead for the Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Bureau of Reclamation, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and environmental engineering services across the Upper Colorado River Basin. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on water resource management, hydraulic structure maintenance, and ecological restoration projects, ensuring alignment with federal civil engineering standards and sustainability goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize water delivery systems, enhance operational resilience, and uphold environmental compliance through strategic contracting practices. Murphy maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMES FEDERAL CONTRACTING GROUP LLC, SOUTHWEST WATER DESIGN, L.L.C., RIVERRESTORATION.ORG, LLC, PACIFIC OVERHEAD CRANE SERVICES INC., and ROBINS CONSTRUCTION, LLLP. These vendors provide niche expertise in water infrastructure design, river restoration, crane and hoist systems, and specialty construction services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical proficiency, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet stringent engineering and environmental benchmarks. Murphy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside preferences dominate, her pattern reflects a deliberate emphasis on empowering small businesses with proven capabilities in water-related engineering and construction, fostering a competitive, diverse supplier base without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 335999 for specialized electrical components used in water control systems and NAICS 238990 for specialty trade contracting, particularly in hydraulic and structural installations. She frequently procures custom monitoring devices, automated control systems, and integrated telecommunications for remote infrastructure, reflecting deep technical expertise in water resource automation, civil works, and environmental compliance technologies.