Patrick Hampston

Patrick Hampston serves as a Civil Engineer within the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement unit, where he plays a critical role in securing rapid-response infrastructure and construction services to support wildland fire suppression and all-hazard incident management. His responsibilities include evaluating technical requirements, developing solicitation documents, and overseeing contract execution for temporary roadways, bridge repairs, erosion control systems, and mobile infrastructure essential to incident command operations. As a technical lead in procurement, Hampston ensures that acquired services meet federal engineering standards while enabling operational readiness across national forests and grasslands. Hampston collaborates closely with a network of qualified contractors specializing in emergency civil works, including firms with expertise in temporary roadway construction, heavy equipment mobilization, and rapid-deployment infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with proven experience in incident response environments, prioritizing those capable of mobilizing within 24–48 hours under austere conditions. His working relationships are built on technical credibility, performance reliability, and adherence to federal safety and environmental compliance protocols. Hampston maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He actively targets small businesses certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring equitable access to high-impact incident response contracts. His procurement strategy prioritizes capacity building among small firms with demonstrated experience in civil infrastructure under emergency conditions, reinforcing the agency’s mission to strengthen local economic resilience through federal contracting. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep expertise in temporary access routes, erosion control structures, and emergency bridge repairs. He procures specialized services such as modular bridge systems, mobile water supply networks, and heavy earthmoving equipment deployment, all tailored to the dynamic demands of wildfire and disaster response zones. His technical domain spans geotechnical engineering, temporary pavement systems, and incident-specific civil works, ensuring that contracted solutions are both mission-critical and operationally sustainable.