C. Shawn Long

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Anthony J. Abate

Contracting Officer

Shirley A. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist for the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her role encompasses solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and post-award administration for highway, bridge, and roadway construction activities under the National Forest System and other public rights-of-way. Anderson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible transportation systems. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil construction and public works, often involving complex environmental and logistical constraints. Anderson fosters collaborative vendor engagement to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 65.3% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (22.9%) and HUBZone set-asides (9.0%), alongside targeted awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (2.1%) and Women-Owned Small Businesses (0.7%). This balanced approach promotes economic opportunity while maintaining performance standards. Anderson’s portfolio is overwhelmingly focused on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), accounting for 93.1% of her acquisitions. She also procures supporting engineering services under NAICS 541330, ensuring technical oversight for design and construction phases. Her expertise lies in complex civil infrastructure projects requiring coordination with environmental, geotechnical, and right-of-way disciplines, making her a key steward of federal transportation assets on public lands.

C. Shawn LongContract specialist

Peggy Schaad serves as a Contract Specialist/Officer within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands, including national forests and public rights-of-way. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering safe, resilient highway, bridge, and roadway systems that balance public access with environmental stewardship. She routinely handles complex construction and engineering service contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, coordinating with project engineers, environmental specialists, and field offices to align contracting actions with mission-critical infrastructure priorities. Peggy maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in civil construction, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT’S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with demonstrated capability in federal land-based construction, often requiring coordination with multiple regulatory agencies and adherence to strict environmental and safety protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract administration, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure timely and compliant project delivery. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 42% of awards designated for small business set-asides, including 27.9% under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and 11.6% under HUBZone preferences. While the majority of contracts are open to full and open competition, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, with targeted use of 8(a) competed set-asides to foster opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the construction sector. Peggy’s acquisitions are overwhelmingly focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting her deep expertise in civil infrastructure procurement. She also manages limited engineering services under NAICS 541330 and ancillary business support services, but her primary domain is the planning, bidding, and execution of federally funded roadway and bridge construction projects on sensitive public lands.

Jason L. AlbrightProgram assistant

Program Assistant

Patricia J. Goree serves as a Contract Specialist for the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering safe, resilient highway, bridge, and roadway systems that support public access and environmental stewardship. She primarily handles construction and engineering service acquisitions under the FAR, with a focus on competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for complex civil works. Goree maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT’S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in heavy highway construction and public right-of-way management. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous pre-award evaluations, and post-award oversight to ensure quality and compliance on high-stakes infrastructure projects. Her set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 94.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Small business participation remains limited, with only 3.3% of awards designated as 8(a) competed and 1.3% under HUBZone criteria; total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 account for just 0.7%. This pattern reflects the technical complexity and scale of projects requiring specialized construction capabilities typically found in larger, established firms. Goree’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), accounting for 92.7% of her acquisitions. She also procures limited engineering services under NAICS 541330 and occasional architectural or management consulting support. Her technical expertise lies in civil infrastructure delivery, particularly in national forest and public land environments, where environmental constraints, right-of-way challenges, and safety standards require precise contract administration and risk mitigation.

Shirley A AndersonContract specialist

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Shirley A. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist with the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for highway, bridge, and roadway construction within national forests and public rights-of-way. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible transportation systems. Her acquisitions are exclusively focused on construction services under the NAICS 237310 category, requiring deep technical understanding of civil engineering standards and federal land-use constraints. Anderson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in federal land-based construction, environmental mitigation, and right-of-way management. Her contracting patterns demonstrate reliance on established vendors with demonstrated performance on complex, multi-year projects requiring coordination with federal, state, and tribal stakeholders. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (76.9%), Anderson actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (15.4%) and HUBZone Set-Asides (7.7%). Her approach aligns with federal socioeconomic goals, ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards on mission-critical infrastructure. Her technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where she procures services involving earthwork, paving, drainage, retaining structures, and bridge rehabilitation. She possesses specialized knowledge of federal construction standards, environmental compliance, and project delivery methods tailored to sensitive public land environments.

Jason L. AlbrightProgram assistant

Program Assistant

Jason L. Albright serves as a Program Assistant within the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, supporting the acquisition and management of transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands, including national forests and public rights-of-way. In this role, he assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of procurement activities for highway, bridge, and roadway construction, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. His responsibilities include contract administration support, documentation management, and liaison coordination between project engineers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders, primarily facilitating construction and engineering services under FAR Part 36. Albright works closely with a core group of established contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with demonstrated capability in federal land-based construction, often requiring specialized knowledge of environmental compliance, right-of-way management, and remote site logistics. His working relationships are characterized by consistent, repeat engagement with these vendors, indicating a focus on reliability, performance history, and technical proficiency in complex terrain. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competitions, with 73.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining modest but intentional participation in HUBZone, Total Small Business, and 8(a) programs, each accounting for 6.7% of awards. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing competition and value while still advancing socioeconomic goals through targeted small business inclusion. The vast majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with a smaller but critical focus on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). He routinely procures civil construction, earthwork, drainage systems, bridge rehabilitation, and associated engineering design services tailored to the unique challenges of federally owned lands.

Student Trainee-Contracting

LeeAnne Tran serves as a Student Trainee-Contracting within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, supporting the procurement of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands. In this role, she assists in the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract administration—focusing on highway, bridge, and roadway systems that serve national forests and public rights-of-way. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible transportation networks. She primarily handles construction-related acquisitions and technical support services, gaining hands-on experience with federal acquisition regulations and interagency coordination. LeeAnne collaborates regularly with a core group of experienced contractors including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., TERRA SITE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These relationships are primarily centered on civil construction and site development services essential to maintaining federal roadways. Her engagement with these vendors reflects a pattern of consistent, repeat collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in federal land-based infrastructure, indicating a preference for contractors with demonstrated performance and regulatory compliance in sensitive environmental contexts. Her contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects adherence to agency directives prioritizing technical merit and contractor capability over socioeconomic preferences, while still maintaining compliance with all federal procurement statutes. Her work underscores a commitment to equitable access for qualified vendors without formal set-aside mechanisms. LeeAnne’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 423860 (Transportation Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), with additional support for professional training (611430) and engineering research (541712). Her domain expertise centers on civil construction, materials procurement for roadways, and technical workforce development, aligning closely with the FHWA’s operational needs in federally managed landscapes.

Shirley A. AndersonContract specialist

C. Shawn Long serves as a Contract Specialist within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that support the maintenance and enhancement of transportation infrastructure across federally managed lands. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for highway, bridge, and roadway construction projects within national forests and public rights-of-way. Long ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible infrastructure development. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil construction and federal land projects, often characterized by long-term, repeat engagement and strong performance histories. Long prioritizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in complex right-of-way management and environmental compliance. His procurement strategy is heavily skewed toward small business participation, with 92.3% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals. He consistently leverages small business programs to foster competition and capacity-building among qualified firms, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive economic opportunity in federal infrastructure contracting. Long’s technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where he manages acquisitions for earthwork, pavement, drainage, retaining structures, and bridge rehabilitation. His domain expertise lies in complex public works projects requiring adherence to federal environmental standards and coordination with multiple land management agencies, ensuring that all procurements deliver durable, high-integrity transportation assets on federally held lands.

Shirley A. AndersonContract specialist

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Shirley A. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering contracts for highway, bridge, and roadway construction under the National Forest System and other public rights-of-way. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of enhancing safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible transportation networks. Anderson primarily handles construction-related acquisitions under the FAR, with a focus on competitive bidding and performance-based contract structures. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., TERRA SITE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These firms are frequently selected for their proven expertise in heavy civil construction, earthwork, and roadway rehabilitation on sensitive federal lands. Anderson fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, safety compliance, and environmental stewardship, ensuring contractors meet stringent federal performance standards. Anderson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides and total small business set-asides each accounting for 40% and 20% of her awards, respectively. She actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses certified under the HUBZone program and supports broader small business participation in accordance with FAR Part 19. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to promote economic development in underserved rural communities while maintaining high standards of project delivery. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep technical expertise in civil infrastructure projects. She manages complex acquisitions involving earthmoving, drainage systems, pavement rehabilitation, bridge repairs, and erosion control measures, all tailored to the unique challenges of federal land environments. Anderson’s domain knowledge ensures that all contracts are structured to achieve durable, sustainable outcomes aligned with FHWA’s infrastructure resilience goals.

James E. Wright serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Highway Administration’s Eastern Federal Lands Division, overseeing the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands, including national forests and public rights-of-way. His responsibilities center on managing full lifecycle contracting for highway, bridge, and roadway construction, ensuring compliance with federal standards while advancing environmental stewardship and public safety. Wright specializes in complex, multi-year construction procurements that require coordination with environmental, engineering, and land management stakeholders, consistently aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic goals of infrastructure resilience and sustainable access. He maintains long-standing relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Estes Bros. Const. Inc., Bluegrass Contracting Corp, Bryant’s Land and Development Industries, Inc., Eclipse Companies, LLC, and Aspen Construction Company. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in federal lands construction, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract structures. Wright’s working relationships are characterized by consistent re-engagement with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, safety compliance, and reliable performance in challenging terrain and environmentally sensitive areas. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while still actively supporting small business participation through 8(a) competed and HUBZone set-asides, each accounting for approximately 11.1% of awards. This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while fulfilling statutory obligations to promote socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting. Wright’s entire acquisition portfolio is focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure procurement. He routinely manages contracts for earthwork, pavement systems, drainage structures, bridge rehabilitation, and erosion control, requiring rigorous adherence to FHWA design standards and environmental mitigation protocols. His domain knowledge ensures that all procurements support the safe, durable, and sustainable movement of traffic through federally held lands.

Raymond DelpescheProcurement technician

Procurement Technician

Raymond Delpesche serves as a Procurement Technician with the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, supporting the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands, including national forests and public rights-of-way. In this role, he facilitates the execution of solicitations, coordinates contract administration activities, and ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain safe, resilient, and environmentally conscious highway and bridge systems, with a primary focus on construction-related acquisitions requiring precise technical oversight and regulatory adherence. Delpesche maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT’S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., TERRA SITE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in civil construction and site development within sensitive ecological environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, safety compliance, and local capacity, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance history and regulatory alignment. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately one-third of acquisitions set aside for small businesses, including equal portions allocated to HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities while ensuring competitive, qualified vendor participation across diverse geographic and demographic sectors. Delpesche’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), which accounts for half of his portfolio, underscoring his technical expertise in civil infrastructure. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services) and 333316 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), indicating a need for ancillary support and equipment procurement. His domain knowledge spans construction methodologies, environmental mitigation requirements, and federal land-use constraints inherent to FHWA’s mission.

Shirley A. AndersonContract specialist

Shirley A AndersonContract specialist

Shirley A. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist, where she is responsible for managing the procurement process and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, she handles the administrative and technical requirements of the contracting lifecycle to ensure compliant and efficient procurement operations. Her procurement activity is focused exclusively on NAICS 237310, specializing in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Her technical domain expertise centers on the acquisition of heavy civil engineering and infrastructure development services. Regarding socioeconomic preferences, her contracting patterns show a consistent use of full and open competitions, with 100% of her activity categorized as No Set-Aside.

Shirley A. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist for the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for highway, bridge, and roadway construction, as well as associated engineering services. She plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to ensure safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible transportation systems within national forests and public rights-of-way. Anderson routinely handles complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 15, emphasizing technical merit, compliance with federal environmental standards, and adherence to federal construction codes. Anderson maintains longstanding working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal land construction, heavy civil infrastructure, and environmental mitigation. Her procurement approach emphasizes contractor reliability, past performance, and ability to operate in sensitive ecological zones, fostering consistent, high-quality delivery across geographically dispersed project sites. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 95.2% of awards issued under no set-aside status. While small business participation is limited, she consistently awards contracts to 8(a) certified firms when competitively solicited, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals within the constraints of mission-critical infrastructure needs. Anderson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), accounting for 85.7% of her portfolio, with additional emphasis on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for design and environmental compliance support. She specializes in procuring heavy civil construction, bridge rehabilitation, drainage systems, and geotechnical engineering services tailored to the unique challenges of federally owned lands.

Melani L. HainesworthContract officer

Melvin O. Sloan serves as a Contract Specialist, responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support the agency's operational mission. In this role, he handles the administration of contracts and ensures that procurement activities align with federal acquisition regulations. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations accounting for 64.0% of activity. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, as evidenced by a 24.0% rate for Total Small Business Set-Asides, 8.0% for Partial Small Business Set-Asides, and 4.0% for HUBZone set-asides. The primary industry focus for these acquisitions is heavily concentrated in Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), which represents 88.0% of the procurement activity. Additional technical domain expertise is reflected in the procurement of Surveying and Mapping services, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping services, and other computer-related services.

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Melani L. Hainesworth serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies. She specializes in highway, bridge, and roadway construction acquisitions that support public access, environmental resilience, and long-term infrastructure sustainability across national forests and public rights-of-way. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation networks on federal lands. Hainesworth maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., TERRA SITE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These firms are frequently selected for their proven track record in complex civil construction environments, including steep terrain, sensitive ecological zones, and constrained right-of-way conditions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering high-quality highway and bridge construction services. Her approach aligns with federal socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms without compromising project integrity or public safety standards. Hainesworth’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. She specializes in acquiring heavy civil construction services including earthwork, drainage systems, pavement installation, bridge rehabilitation, and erosion control measures. Her technical expertise lies in managing complex infrastructure projects that require coordination with environmental regulators, land management agencies, and engineering consultants to ensure compliance with federal environmental and safety mandates.

C. Shawn LongPoint of contact

Christopher Shawn Long serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Highway Administration’s 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division, overseeing the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of highway, bridge, and roadway construction contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible public access. He specializes in competitively awarded, performance-based contracts for civil works projects, coordinating closely with engineering and environmental teams to align procurement strategy with technical and ecological requirements. Long maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in heavy highway construction, earthwork, drainage systems, and erosion control within sensitive federal land environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, safety compliance, and adherence to project specifications, fostering long-term vendor engagement based on performance history and technical capability. All of Long’s acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs—reflecting a 100% non-set-aside procurement pattern. This approach prioritizes technical merit and operational readiness over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the division’s need for specialized, large-scale infrastructure execution on complex federal land sites. His procurement focus is exclusively concentrated on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—encompassing earthmoving, pavement installation, structural bridge work, and right-of-way development. He specializes in procuring turnkey construction services that meet rigorous federal engineering standards and environmental mitigation requirements, demonstrating deep expertise in civil infrastructure contracting within national forest and public rights-of-way contexts.

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C. Shawn Long serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693C73 Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, awarding, and administering contracts for highway, bridge, and roadway construction in national forests and public rights-of-way, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission of safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. He specializes in complex construction acquisitions requiring coordination with environmental, engineering, and land management stakeholders to meet federal mandates and public access goals. Long maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in federal lands construction, often involving challenging terrain, environmental constraints, and stringent compliance requirements. His approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, contract administration rigor, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure timely, quality delivery of infrastructure projects. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising project scale or technical demands. He actively supports socioeconomic goals by directing eligible opportunities to small businesses, though his portfolio is not dominated by 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Long’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where he procures turnkey civil works, earthmoving, drainage systems, pavement installation, and structural bridge elements. His domain knowledge encompasses federal construction standards, erosion control, and right-of-way coordination, making him a key liaison between engineering requirements and contractual execution on sensitive federal lands.

Edward DominicciHighway engineer

Highway Engineer

Edward Dominicci serves as a Highway Engineer with the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in planning, evaluating, and managing infrastructure procurement for federally managed roadways, bridges, and transportation corridors within national forests and public rights-of-way. His technical expertise ensures that acquisition strategies align with federal safety standards, environmental compliance, and long-term resilience goals. Dominicci oversees the full lifecycle of highway construction contracts, from needs assessment and technical specification development to contract administration and performance monitoring, with a primary focus on civil works projects requiring specialized geotechnical and pavement engineering knowledge. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., TERRA SITE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships are built on demonstrated capability in complex terrain construction, erosion control, and federal land access projects. Dominicci prioritizes vendors with proven experience in federal environmental regulations and adaptive construction methodologies suited to sensitive ecological zones. Dominicci’s procurement portfolio is entirely HUBZone set-aside, reflecting a deliberate and unwavering commitment to economic development in historically underutilized business zones. All highway construction contracts are awarded exclusively to HUBZone-certified small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s mission to drive equitable growth while leveraging local labor and community-based expertise. His technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. He procures services involving earthwork, drainage systems, asphalt and concrete paving, retaining structures, and bridge rehabilitation, all tailored to the unique challenges of federally owned lands. His expertise lies in integrating sustainable design practices with rigorous construction standards to deliver safe, durable transportation infrastructure in environmentally sensitive areas.

Tiphanie Thompson is involved in procurement activities focused on infrastructure and construction. Based on the available data, her work supports the agency's mission through the acquisition of specialized civil engineering and public works services. Tiphanie Thompson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a procurement pattern showing a 100% preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her primary industry focus is centered on NAICS 237310, specializing in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Her procurement activity is dedicated to the technical domain of heavy civil engineering and transportation infrastructure projects.

Melani L. HainesworthContract specialist

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Melani L. Hainesworth serves as a Contract Specialist within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible highway, bridge, and roadway systems within national forests and public rights-of-way. Hainesworth specializes in designing, soliciting, and awarding construction contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on complex, mission-critical civil works that require coordination with multiple federal, state, and tribal stakeholders. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These partnerships are built on proven performance in delivering high-quality, federally compliant roadway and bridge construction services under challenging environmental and topographical conditions. Hainesworth prioritizes contractors with demonstrated expertise in federal land constraints and sustainable construction practices. Hainesworth exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of her acquisitions to HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic development in historically underserved communities while ensuring access to qualified, locally rooted small businesses with relevant regional experience. Her procurement patterns emphasize equitable opportunity and compliance with the HUBZone Small Business Act, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive contracting. Her technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where she manages complex civil infrastructure projects involving earthwork, drainage, paving, structural bridge elements, and erosion control. She brings deep expertise in evaluating technical proposals, ensuring compliance with FHWA design standards, and managing contract performance in sensitive environmental zones, making her a key steward of federal transportation assets on public lands.

Anthony J. Abate serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Highway Administration’s Eastern Federal Lands Division, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for highway, bridge, and roadway construction under the National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Acquisition Regulation frameworks. Abate plays a pivotal role in ensuring that infrastructure development aligns with environmental stewardship and public safety mandates, frequently coordinating with engineering, environmental, and right-of-way teams to deliver mission-critical highway systems across national forests and public rights-of-way. Abate maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., ECLIPSE COMPANIES, LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These firms are frequently selected for their demonstrated expertise in complex civil works, erosion control, and heavy highway construction under challenging terrain conditions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, past performance evaluation, and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards issued as open competitions and the remainder equally split between HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores his dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and ensuring qualified contractors deliver high-quality infrastructure. Abate’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep technical expertise in earthwork, drainage systems, pavement design, and structural bridge work. He specializes in procuring turnkey construction services that meet Federal Highway Administration standards, with a strong emphasis on durability, safety, and environmental compliance in sensitive ecological zones.