Joseph Halter

Joseph Halter serves as a key procurement lead within the DSC Contracting Services Division of the National Park Service, overseeing complex acquisitions to support the preservation and modernization of national park infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering, construction, and utility system upgrades across ecologically sensitive and remote sites. Halter specializes in securing services that rehabilitate historic structures, enhance visitor facilities, and modernize water, sewer, and utility networks, ensuring compliance with federal preservation standards and environmental regulations. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the NPS mission to maintain the integrity of America’s most treasured landscapes while enabling sustainable public access. Halter maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including HDR Engineering Inc., Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, all of which bring specialized expertise in civil engineering, historic preservation, and site development. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven experience in federal environmental and cultural resource compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, rigorous performance monitoring, and technical alignment with NPS operational needs, particularly in challenging terrain and protected environments. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is limited at 6.3%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional effort to include qualified small firms without compromising project complexity or mission-critical performance standards. Halter’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), underscoring his domain expertise in civil infrastructure and structural rehabilitation. He routinely procures architectural design, geotechnical analysis, utility system upgrades, and exterior restoration services, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal construction codes, historic preservation guidelines, and sustainable infrastructure practices.