Donald Peters

Donald Peters 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 role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering safe, durable, and sustainable highway, bridge, and civil engineering solutions. He handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 19, with a strong emphasis on small business set-asides, and coordinates closely with engineers and project managers to align acquisition strategy with operational needs. Peters maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including STEELHEAD CONSTRUCTORS JV, HERBACK GENERAL ENGINEERING LLC, SEB ENGINEERING INC., S.T. RHODES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC., all of which are experienced in federal land infrastructure delivery. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated capability in remote-site construction and environmental compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear scope definition, and rigorous contractor evaluation to ensure mission-critical outcomes. A hallmark of Peters’ contracting strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of delivery. His portfolio reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse vendor base, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and locally rooted firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), complemented by specialized acquisitions in professional training (611430), commercial photography (541922), support services (561990), and industrial machinery (333924). This blend underscores his expertise in managing both heavy civil construction and ancillary technical services essential to maintaining infrastructure in remote, high-value federal environments.