Carol D Gleason

Carol D. Gleason serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to maintaining transportation infrastructure on federally managed lands, including national forests and public rights-of-way. Her role centers on executing compliant, efficient procurements that align with federal regulations and the agency’s mission of ensuring safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible roadways. She handles a diverse range of acquisitions—from construction and engineering services to technical testing and facility support—often coordinating with field engineers and environmental specialists to meet project-specific requirements under FAR and agency guidelines. Gleason maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 experienced firms with demonstrated capabilities in federal land infrastructure projects, particularly those with expertise in road maintenance, erosion control, and right-of-way management. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and adherence to federal environmental and safety standards. While the majority of her acquisitions (70.6%) are conducted without set-asides, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 30% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to competition and socioeconomic goals, consistently awarding to qualified small businesses without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a focus on capability over certification. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541380 (Testing Laboratories), and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting needs for digital infrastructure, environmental compliance testing, and temporary lodging for field personnel. She also procures professional training services (611430) and data hosting solutions (518210), demonstrating expertise in both civil infrastructure and supporting operational systems.