Marc Zurasky

Marc Zurasky serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of Energy’s Western-Upper Great Plains Region, overseeing the acquisition of critical electrical infrastructure components essential to grid resilience and rural power reliability. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the modernization of transmission and distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, wiring devices, and associated hardware. His role is central to executing the agency’s mission of upgrading aging energy infrastructure in remote areas, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while prioritizing technical performance and long-term operational durability. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often requiring specialized engineering input and rigorous technical evaluations. Zurasky maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including L1 Enterprises Incorporated, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Energy by Native American Design Corp, Leskca Incorporated, and Nassau Electrical Supply Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in electrical component manufacturing, field installation, and maintenance of high-voltage systems. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with firms possessing regional experience in harsh environmental conditions and remote site logistics, fostering reliable, long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical competence and performance history. A hallmark of Zurasky’s procurement strategy is an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 94.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate alignment with socioeconomic goals, prioritizing firms certified as small, HUBZone, or Native American-owned businesses. His approach ensures equitable access to federal energy infrastructure contracts while strengthening local economic resilience across rural communities. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment), 332510 (hardware manufacturing), and 335932 (noncurrent-carrying wiring devices), indicating deep expertise in procuring insulators, connectors, conduit systems, and control components essential for grid modernization. He routinely sources specialized switchgear, substation hardware, and industrial maintenance services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of electrical system interoperability and reliability standards.