Matthew Markovich

Matthew Markovich serves as a Contract Specialist within the USDA Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and infrastructure resilience across national forests and grasslands. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on heavy civil engineering construction projects in remote and rugged terrains. His work ensures operational readiness and environmental compliance while aligning with federal procurement regulations and agency strategic priorities. Markovich maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering, including ACI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Locums Co., LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on technical construction services, emergency response infrastructure, and specialized labor support for field operations. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission-critical deliverables are met under challenging environmental conditions. A defining feature of Markovich’s contracting portfolio is his exclusive use of HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to directing opportunities toward businesses located in historically underutilized economic zones. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster economic development in rural and underserved communities while leveraging local expertise for on-the-ground forest service operations. His consistent reliance on HUBZone certification underscores a strong alignment with federal socioeconomic contracting goals. His procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, indicating deep specialization in large-scale infrastructure projects such as road and trail construction, erosion control systems, firebreak development, and resilient utility installations. This technical focus requires precise understanding of geotechnical standards, environmental mitigation protocols, and federal construction codes, positioning Markovich as a subject matter expert in delivering complex civil works on federally managed lands.