Contracts G. Office

Contracts G. Office serves as a key procurement lead within the Western Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration, overseeing the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands in the western United States. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts for highway, bridge, and road construction, rehabilitation, and preservation, they ensure compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to support public access, resource protection, and emergency response in national parks, forests, and other federal territories. Their portfolio is dominated by civil engineering and heavy construction procurements, requiring deep expertise in FAR-compliant bidding, performance-based contracting, and environmental mitigation requirements. The office maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including STRIDER CONSTRUCTION CO INC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, M.A. DEATLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC., OFTEDAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., and HAZ-TECH DRILLING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in heavy highway construction, site development, and specialized drilling services. Contracting patterns indicate long-term, repeat engagement with these vendors, suggesting a focus on reliability, safety compliance, and technical proficiency in challenging terrain. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 91.8% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. Small business participation is modest but intentional, with 3.0% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides, 3.0% to 8(a) competed contracts, 1.5% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 0.8% to HUBZone firms, reflecting a balanced but non-dominant commitment to socioeconomic goals. The office’s procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), accounting for 91% of activity. Minor allocations support related services such as computer facilities management and custom programming, primarily for project tracking and asset management systems. Their technical domain expertise lies in large-scale civil infrastructure delivery under complex environmental and geographic constraints.