Mark Tapp

Mark Tapp serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical infrastructure, environmental restoration, and operational support services. His portfolio centers on procurements that advance ecological conservation, including habitat rehabilitation, wildlife refuge maintenance, and public access infrastructure. Tapp plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mandate to protect and restore native ecosystems, ensuring compliance with federal environmental and procurement regulations while delivering value-driven outcomes across the National Wildlife Refuge System. While specific contractor names are not publicly detailed, Tapp maintains consistent partnerships with firms experienced in environmental construction, land management, and ecological services. He cultivates collaborative relationships with vendors capable of executing complex, site-specific work in sensitive natural areas, often requiring specialized permits, environmental compliance protocols, and adherence to federal conservation standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and vendor accountability to ensure ecological integrity is preserved throughout contract execution. Tapp demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 56.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate preference for socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and locally rooted vendors, particularly those with expertise in conservation-related trades. This focus supports broader Department of the Interior goals to strengthen community resilience and promote equitable economic participation in public land stewardship. His primary NAICS focus areas include crushed and broken limestone mining and quarrying for habitat engineering, commercial and institutional building construction for refuge facilities, and solid waste collection to support environmental compliance. He also routinely procures equipment and services related to recreation infrastructure and construction machinery, reflecting the agency’s dual mission of conservation and public access. Tapp’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of environmental regulation, federal procurement law, and practical field operations to deliver sustainable, mission-aligned outcomes.