Mack Washington

Mack Washington serves as a key procurement lead within the Sat Team 2 FWS, part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, where he manages acquisitions critical to habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and conservation infrastructure operations. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for field equipment, specialized vehicles, and technical services that support federal refuge and fishery site readiness. He plays a central role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to sustain native ecosystems through operational excellence and science-based resource management. Washington maintains strong working relationships with a core group of contractors including EarthBalance Corporation, Coast Machinery LLC, Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., John Deere Shared Services, LLC, and Life Technologies Corporation. These partnerships reflect a focus on durable, mission-critical equipment and technical support services, particularly in machinery, environmental monitoring systems, and habitat modification tools. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, long-term serviceability, and technical compatibility with federal conservation workflows, fostering enduring vendor relationships grounded in performance and compliance. A defining feature of Washington’s procurement strategy is his strong preference for small business set-asides, with nearly 69% of awards designated under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Aside. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among small, locally-based firms capable of delivering specialized field equipment and conservation support services. His pattern of socioeconomic contracting underscores a dedication to broadening vendor diversity while ensuring mission-critical capabilities remain robust and responsive. His technical procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 336612 (Boat Building) for patrol and research vessels, 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) for habitat maintenance equipment, and 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying) for shoreline and wetland restoration materials. He routinely sources ruggedized machinery, ecological engineering inputs, and field-deployed instrumentation, demonstrating deep familiarity with the operational demands of federal wildlife and fisheries management.