Elizabeth M. Firestone

Elizabeth M. Firestone serves as a Contract Development Engineer for the Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies for critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands in the western U.S. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, defining technical requirements, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for civil works, utility systems, and structural components. She specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions involving highway rehabilitation, bridge construction, and utility integration, often coordinating with engineers and environmental specialists to align contract scope with operational and regulatory needs. Firestone 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 firms with proven expertise in heavy civil construction, site development, and specialized drilling services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and contractor reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with vendors who demonstrate capacity for challenging terrain and remote-site execution. Firestone’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern suggests an emphasis on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing contractor experience and past performance in high-stakes infrastructure environments. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 221121 (Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control) and 327332 (Concrete Pipe Manufacturing), underscoring her specialization in utility transmission systems and large-scale concrete infrastructure components. She routinely procures high-capacity electrical transmission assets and precast concrete piping systems essential for drainage, stormwater management, and utility conduits in federal lands, demonstrating deep domain expertise in civil engineering procurement and material specifications for durable, high-load infrastructure.