Kurt Ulmer

Kurt Ulmer serves as a key procurement lead within the DSC Contracting Services Division of the National Park Service, overseeing acquisitions critical to the preservation and modernization of national park infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and engineering contracts focused on rehabilitating historic structures, upgrading utility systems, and enhancing visitor facilities across ecologically sensitive and remote sites. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain the nation’s cultural and natural heritage through resilient, mission-critical infrastructure investments. Ulmer routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring specialized technical oversight and compliance with federal construction standards, including the National Historic Preservation Act and environmental review protocols. Ulmer maintains long-standing 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 deep expertise in historic preservation, civil engineering, and site development. He frequently collaborates with firms possessing proven capabilities in remote-site construction and sensitive environmental compliance, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated experience in National Park Service-specific challenges. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with established track records in federal heritage and infrastructure programs, ensuring consistent quality and regulatory adherence. Ulmer’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the specialized nature of the agency’s infrastructure projects. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the complexity of the work often naturally attracts qualified small and mid-sized firms with niche expertise in historic restoration and heavy civil construction. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in water and sewer line construction (237110) and engineering services (541330). He consistently sources services related to structural rehabilitation, utility system upgrades, and site-specific civil works, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal construction codes, historic preservation standards, and environmental mitigation requirements.