Josh Gordon

Josh Gordon serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters (140F09), where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support ecological restoration and infrastructure maintenance across the National Wildlife Refuge System. His role centers on developing, negotiating, and administering contracts that enable habitat rehabilitation, wetland restoration, and invasive species control efforts. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the agency’s mission to conserve biodiversity and enhance public access to natural resources. His acquisitions primarily involve specialty trade services critical to maintaining and restoring sensitive ecosystems. Josh works closely with a network of small business contractors specializing in environmental construction and site remediation. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently partners with firms possessing expertise in ecological engineering, native vegetation installation, and low-impact infrastructure development. His contracting patterns reflect a collaborative, relationship-driven approach, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in sensitive environmental settings and a commitment to sustainable practices. He actively engages with contractors during pre-solicitation phases to ensure technical feasibility and regulatory alignment. Josh demonstrates a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals, directing 100% of his procurements toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses without preference for specific socioeconomic categories, ensuring broad access for qualified firms. His approach fosters equitable competition and supports the growth of small enterprises capable of delivering high-quality environmental services in protected areas. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, encompassing site-specific ecological restoration, erosion control, invasive plant removal, and habitat enhancement work. He specializes in acquiring services requiring technical knowledge of wetland delineation, native species planting, and wildlife-sensitive construction methods. His domain expertise lies in ensuring contract deliverables meet both environmental performance standards and federal compliance requirements.