Lee Riley

Lee Riley serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s FWS Sat Team 3, supporting the conservation and operational integrity of national wildlife refuges through strategic acquisitions. Responsible for managing contracts that enable habitat restoration, invasive species control, and refuge infrastructure maintenance, Riley specializes in acquiring environmental services, forestry support, and remediation solutions aligned with federal ecological priorities. Their procurement portfolio consistently targets mission-critical activities that sustain wildlife habitats and enforce conservation law, with a strong emphasis on landscape-scale ecological outcomes. Riley ensures acquisitions adhere to federal contracting standards while advancing the agency’s sustainability and resilience goals. Riley maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including TABLE ROCK FORESTRY, INC, DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO., DDC 4C, LLC, THE PEREGRINE FUND, INC., and DOUBLE A HAULING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in ecological remediation, wildlife-safe equipment, environmental consulting, and logistical support for remote refuge operations. Working relationships are characterized by long-term trust, technical alignment with conservation objectives, and consistent performance in challenging field environments. These contractors are frequently selected for their ability to deliver high-impact services under strict environmental compliance protocols. Riley demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 78.3% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small, locally rooted businesses capable of delivering agile, site-specific services across diverse ecological zones. While local area set-asides are minimal, the overwhelming focus on small business participation underscores a dedication to fostering regional economic resilience and ensuring diverse vendor engagement in federal conservation efforts. The procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production), and 212321/212312 (sand, gravel, and limestone mining), indicating deep technical expertise in habitat construction, native vegetation sourcing, and erosion control materials. Riley’s domain knowledge spans ecological engineering, wildlife-safe infrastructure, and landscape-level remediation, ensuring that all acquisitions directly support the stewardship of sensitive natural systems.