Craig Holsopple

Craig Holsopple serves as a Contract Specialist within the 6982AF Central Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where he manages the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands, including national parks, forests, and Native American territories. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission of safe, sustainable, and resilient access to remote federal properties. He primarily handles construction and engineering procurements, with a strong emphasis on highway, bridge, and civil works projects requiring technical precision and environmental stewardship. Holsopple maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MARTIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC., WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC., S.T. RHODES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and SEB ENGINEERING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in federal lands construction and engineering services, often selected through competitive sealed bidding under FAR Part 14. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on complex, mission-critical infrastructure initiatives. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 94.4% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the scale and technical demands of federal lands projects. Small business participation is modest but intentional, with 5.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a minimal but measurable use of HUBZone set-asides. While socioeconomic programs are not the primary vehicle, he ensures compliance and opportunities are fairly considered where feasible. The overwhelming focus of his acquisitions—96.1%—falls under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), underscoring his deep expertise in civil infrastructure procurement. He also manages engineering services under NAICS 541330, ensuring seamless integration of design, surveying, and construction oversight. His domain expertise lies in delivering durable, high-integrity transportation systems in challenging, environmentally sensitive terrains.