Joseph A. Fusari

Joseph A. Fusari serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the nation’s transportation infrastructure modernization. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services, including engineering studies, operational consulting, and research-driven solutions that inform highway design, safety enhancements, and data-informed policy decisions. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to advance resilient and innovative transportation systems through expert technical support and evidence-based procurement practices. Fusari maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced portfolio of private-sector consulting firms and academic research institutions. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with entities capable of delivering high-quality, technically rigorous services in transportation science and policy analysis. He routinely engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in mobility systems, traffic modeling, and infrastructure resilience, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His procurement strategy is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 97.1% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a strong emphasis on technical merit and value-driven selection. While small business participation is limited at 2.9%, it is consistently directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. Fusari’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), and Engineering Services (541330), underscoring his specialization in procuring advanced analytical, training, and engineering support services. He frequently acquires services related to transportation systems analysis, workforce development in civil infrastructure, and operational consulting that directly enhance FHWA’s technical capacity and decision-making frameworks.