Chelsea Devivo

Chelsea Devivo serves as the primary procurement lead for Sat Team 1 FWS within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overseeing the acquisition of operational and ecological support services critical to habitat conservation and wildlife management. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain native species and restore functional ecosystems, specializing in environmental, maintenance, and facility support procurements. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical resources through compliant, transparent contracting practices under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Devivo maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including AirSep Corporation, MERKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC., WEST COAST DIRT WORKS LLC, Boh Environmental, L.L.C., and BACON-UNIVERSAL COMPANY, INC., reflecting a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental, janitorial, and infrastructure services. Her contracting patterns indicate strong collaboration with firms possessing technical expertise in ecological restoration, machinery maintenance, and site-specific support operations, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 79.2% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—20.4% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, and a minimal but intentional portion supports Women-Owned Small Businesses. This reflects a balanced approach that upholds socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or operational efficiency. Devivo’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 561720 (Janitorial Services), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and 112511 (Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries). These reflect deep technical engagement with ecological monitoring, facility upkeep, habitat infrastructure, and aquatic resource management, underscoring her expertise in procuring services that directly enable on-the-ground conservation outcomes.