Fred Weatherill

Fred Weatherill serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service-spoc Software, where he manages the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure services essential to the stewardship of national forests and grasslands. His portfolio centers on the planning, execution, and oversight of contracts supporting road and bridge construction, hazardous tree removal, and site preparation for ecological restoration. As a key procurement lead within Agency Code 129702, Weatherill ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with the Forest Service’s mission of infrastructure resilience and environmental sustainability. He specializes in performance-based contracting and works closely with engineering and land management teams to define technical requirements and evaluate vendor capabilities. Weatherill maintains a primary working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a trusted contractor with deep expertise in civil earthwork and forest infrastructure projects. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in proven performance, safety compliance, and environmental stewardship. He consistently engages contractors with demonstrated experience in remote-site construction and ecological mitigation, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize mission readiness and operational continuity across federal lands. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions, while 25% are reserved for HUBZone-certified firms. This balance demonstrates a strategic commitment to small business participation, particularly for firms located in economically distressed rural areas adjacent to national forest systems. Weatherill actively promotes HUBZone eligibility as a tool to enhance workforce development and local economic impact in forest-dependent communities. His procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep technical expertise in civil engineering services for forest transportation networks. He procures specialized services including culvert installation, erosion control, gravel road surfacing, and temporary access infrastructure, all tailored to sensitive ecological environments and challenging terrain conditions.