Chinh Le

Chinh Le serves as the primary contracting professional for the 6982AF Central Federal Lands Division within the Federal Highway Administration, overseeing the acquisition of civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, and environmental compliance services across federally managed lands. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Le ensures that highway, bridge, and access projects meet federal safety, sustainability, and accessibility standards on national parks, forests, and Native American territories. Their portfolio primarily includes construction, environmental remediation, and technical engineering services critical to maintaining remote transportation networks under the National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Acquisition Regulation frameworks. Le maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including MARTIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC., WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC., S.T.RHOADES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and SEB ENGINEERING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in federal lands construction, heavy civil infrastructure, and environmental mitigation. The working relationships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract administration, and a focus on firms with proven track records in challenging terrain and ecologically sensitive environments. Le’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of all acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to full and open competition. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising project complexity or technical requirements, aligning with the agency’s mission to support both economic opportunity and mission-critical infrastructure delivery. The primary technical domains include NAICS 813312 (environmental and conservation services), 541620 (environmental consulting), and 115112 (soil and land preparation), indicating a strong focus on ecological compliance, habitat restoration, and erosion control alongside traditional civil construction. Le’s expertise lies at the intersection of transportation infrastructure and environmental stewardship, ensuring that federal land access projects meet both engineering and conservation mandates.