Shirley A. Anderson

C. Shawn Long serves as a Contract Specialist within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that support the maintenance and enhancement of transportation infrastructure across federally managed lands. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for highway, bridge, and roadway construction projects within national forests and public rights-of-way. Long ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible infrastructure development. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil construction and federal land projects, often characterized by long-term, repeat engagement and strong performance histories. Long prioritizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in complex right-of-way management and environmental compliance. His procurement strategy is heavily skewed toward small business participation, with 92.3% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals. He consistently leverages small business programs to foster competition and capacity-building among qualified firms, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive economic opportunity in federal infrastructure contracting. Long’s technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where he manages acquisitions for earthwork, pavement, drainage, retaining structures, and bridge rehabilitation. His domain expertise lies in complex public works projects requiring adherence to federal environmental standards and coordination with multiple land management agencies, ensuring that all procurements deliver durable, high-integrity transportation assets on federally held lands.