Eric Barclay

Eric Barclay serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative for the USDA Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain public access to forested lands through the procurement of critical infrastructure services. In this role, he provides technical oversight and contract administration for construction, maintenance, and ecological support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and performance standards. He works closely with contracting officers to monitor deliverables related to trail and road rehabilitation, bridge replacement, campground modernization, and forest resource management systems, acting as the primary liaison between government stakeholders and contractors to ensure mission-critical projects are executed safely and efficiently. Barclay maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GCS LLC, ACME ASPHALT INDUSTRIES INC, and TwentyoneTwentyseven LLC, all of whom deliver specialized civil construction and materials services essential to forest infrastructure resilience. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in heavy civil works, asphalt paving, and ecological site restoration. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a shared focus on durability, environmental compliance, and public safety in remote and ecologically sensitive areas. While no formal set-aside data is available, Barclay’s contract oversight aligns with the Forest Service’s broader commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, routinely engaging small businesses with capabilities in specialized construction, materials supply, and environmental remediation. His approach supports equitable participation by prioritizing technical competence and past performance, creating pathways for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms to contribute meaningfully to national forest infrastructure goals. His industry focus centers on NAICS categories related to heavy and civil engineering construction, road and bridge building, and land development services. He procures a range of services including pavement rehabilitation, erosion control, trail surfacing, and campground infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal construction standards, environmental mitigation requirements, and sustainable land management practices.