David Mcdonald

David McDonald serves as a key procurement professional within the Bureau of Reclamation’s Pacific Northwest Region (PN 6615), overseeing the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure and engineering services essential to the agency’s mission of modernizing water resource systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts related to dam safety, hydropower facility upgrades, and water conveyance structures, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical standards for public works. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for complex civil works projects, coordinating with engineering and operations teams to align procurement with project timelines and safety requirements. McDonald maintains established working relationships with core contractors including PALOUSE POWER LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DJ&A, P.C., and INTER-FLUVE, INC.—firms recognized for expertise in concrete construction, hydraulic engineering, and specialized equipment installation. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, past performance, and adherence to environmental and safety protocols. These contractors are frequently selected for their proven ability to deliver mission-critical infrastructure under challenging field conditions across the western U.S. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority (75%) remain open to all competitors. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising project integrity or technical rigor. McDonald’s procurement focus is concentrated in four primary NAICS categories: 238110 and 238190 for concrete and structural construction; 541330 for engineering services; and 333923 for overhead crane and hoist systems. These reflect his domain expertise in water infrastructure modernization, where he procures specialized equipment, foundation systems, and technical engineering support critical to the reliability and sustainability of federal water projects.