Jon Holsopple

Jon Holsopple serves as a key procurement professional within the 6982AF Central Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, overseeing the acquisition of specialized engineering and testing services critical to maintaining transportation infrastructure on federally managed lands. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for civil engineering, geotechnical analysis, and infrastructure assessment projects across national parks, forests, and Native American territories. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of safe, sustainable, and resilient access to remote federal properties. His acquisitions are predominantly technical in nature, emphasizing performance-based contracting for high-stakes environmental and structural evaluations. Holsopple maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including STEELHEAD CONSTRUCTORS JV, HERBACK GENERAL ENGINEERING LLC, SEB ENGINEERING INC., S.T.RHOADES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, repeat engagement on complex infrastructure projects requiring specialized expertise in roadways, bridge assessments, and civil site investigations. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven technical capabilities and a track record of delivering high-quality, safety-compliant services under challenging field conditions. He exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the federal contracting community by prioritizing qualified small businesses capable of delivering technical engineering and testing services. His contracting patterns align with broader Department of Transportation goals to expand small business involvement in mission-critical infrastructure programs. Holsopple’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, indicating deep specialization in geotechnical, materials, and environmental testing for transportation infrastructure. He procures services such as soil compaction analysis, asphalt and concrete performance testing, bridge load evaluations, and non-destructive inspection protocols. His expertise lies in ensuring that all contracted testing meets federal standards for durability, safety, and environmental compliance in remote and ecologically sensitive areas.