Lacresha Dillon

Lacresha Dillon supports the procurement mission of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Pacific Northwest Region (PN 6615), managing acquisitions critical to the maintenance, modernization, and operational integrity of federal water infrastructure. She oversees contracts for civil works projects including dam safety systems, hydropower plant upgrades, and canal rehabilitation, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications for water resource management. Her portfolio encompasses specialized engineering services, equipment maintenance, and environmental compliance activities essential to sustaining the region’s water supply and energy infrastructure. Dillon maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Palouse Power LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, DJ&A, P.C., and Inter-Fluve, Inc., firms with proven expertise in hydraulic engineering, site development, and water resource consulting. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory adherence, particularly for complex civil works and environmental remediation tasks. She prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in federal water infrastructure projects and maintains a collaborative contracting environment focused on performance and mission alignment. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly 43% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, reinforcing the Bureau’s mandate to foster equitable access to federal contracting. Dillon’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), finfish farming and hatcheries (112511), and fabricated wire product manufacturing (332618), reflecting the region’s need for specialized equipment maintenance, aquatic ecosystem support, and electrical infrastructure components. Her technical domain expertise spans hydropower systems, water conveyance structures, and environmental monitoring instrumentation, aligning acquisitions with the Bureau’s mission of safe, sustainable water resource management.