Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones serves as the primary contracting lead for the Mp-Regional Office under the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, where she oversees the acquisition of technical, environmental, and infrastructure support services critical to federal water resource management. Her procurement portfolio centers on science-based decision-making tools, environmental compliance systems, and hydraulic infrastructure maintenance, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain water supply reliability and protect aquatic ecosystems. She manages a diverse range of contract types, including professional services, environmental consulting, and technical support, often coordinating with engineering and scientific staff to align acquisitions with project-specific technical requirements and regulatory mandates. Jones maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including TEPA EC, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and CDM FEDERAL PROGRAMS CORPORATION, who provide specialized environmental assessment, site remediation, and federal program management services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in water resource engineering and ecological compliance, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure continuity in complex, multi-year projects requiring high levels of technical oversight and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 70.4% of awards issued under no set-aside, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation—25.9% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 3.7% are designated for women-owned small businesses. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity without compromising technical rigor or project delivery timelines. Jones’ primary NAICS focus areas include 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting her specialization in data-driven environmental monitoring, hydrologic modeling, and digital infrastructure support. She routinely procures services related to water quality analysis, habitat restoration planning, and maintenance of hydraulic control systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in federal water resource management and ecosystem compliance.