John Chaney

John Chaney serves as a Contracting Officer within the DSC Contracting Services Division of the National Park Service, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to preserving and modernizing America’s national parks. His portfolio centers on the rehabilitation of historic structures, upgrades to utility systems, and the construction of visitor facilities in ecologically sensitive and remote environments. Chaney executes full lifecycle procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, utilizing competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, and performance-based requirements to ensure compliance with environmental, historic preservation, and safety standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including HDR Engineering Inc., Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, BookCliff Partners, LLC, and Aleut Construction LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in historic restoration, civil infrastructure, and remote-site construction. Chaney fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and proven performance on complex, mission-critical projects. While the majority of his acquisitions—79%—are conducted without set-asides, Chaney actively supports small business participation, with approximately 21% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate balance between large, experienced firms capable of handling complex infrastructure and qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized services in niche markets. Chaney’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting his primary role in constructing and rehabilitating park facilities. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services), demonstrating deep technical expertise in integrated design-build delivery, utility modernization, and preservation-compliant construction methods.