Jorey Deml

Jorey Deml serves as the primary procurement lead for the Central Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, overseeing the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands, including national parks, forests, and Native American territories. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of highway, bridge, and civil engineering contracts, Deml ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of safe, sustainable, and resilient access to remote federal properties. Their procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on large-scale public works, with an emphasis on construction-phase execution and long-term infrastructure durability. Deml maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including MARTIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC., WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC., S.T. RHODES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and SEB ENGINEERING INC. These firms are selected for their proven expertise in complex civil works, remote-site logistics, and adherence to environmental and safety standards. The working relationships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality, mission-critical infrastructure under challenging terrain and regulatory conditions. Deml’s procurement strategy reflects a firm commitment to full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. There is no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs, indicating a focus on technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic categorization. This approach prioritizes mission readiness and project scale over targeted small business participation. The agency’s contracting activity is entirely concentrated in NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Deml specializes in procuring heavy civil construction services including pavement rehabilitation, bridge replacement, retaining wall systems, drainage infrastructure, and earthwork in environmentally sensitive areas. Their technical expertise lies in managing complex engineering specifications, geotechnical constraints, and federal environmental compliance under NEPA and Section 106 requirements.