Paul A. Hendree/Procurement Analyst

Paul A. Hendree serves as a Small Business Specialist within the Bureau of Reclamation, supporting the agency’s mission to sustainably manage water resources and modernize critical infrastructure across the western United States. In this role, he facilitates the integration of small businesses into complex procurement actions related to water conveyance, hydropower, and environmental compliance. Hendree advises contracting teams on socioeconomic program eligibility, assists with small business outreach, and ensures compliance with FAR Part 19 requirements. His work is instrumental in aligning acquisition strategies with the Bureau’s operational needs, particularly in engineering, environmental services, and infrastructure maintenance. Hendree maintains established relationships with key contractors including ANDRITZ HYDRO CORP, MALCOLM INTERNATIONAL LLC, and AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC., who provide specialized engineering, construction, and environmental remediation services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing proven technical expertise in heavy civil construction, water system modernization, and environmental testing. These relationships are typically forged through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under general engineering and environmental service categories. While the vast majority of the Bureau’s acquisitions are unrestricted, Hendree actively promotes small business participation through targeted outreach and set-aside opportunities. He supports a modest but consistent allocation of contracts to Total Small Business Set-Asides (2.4%) and Women-Owned Small Businesses (1.2%), reflecting a deliberate, compliance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting rather than high-volume set-asides. His efforts ensure that small businesses with niche capabilities in environmental consulting and infrastructure maintenance gain access to federal opportunities. Hendree’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). He regularly facilitates acquisitions for hydrologic modeling, dam safety assessments, water quality testing, and mechanical system maintenance—domains requiring specialized technical knowledge and regulatory adherence. His expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with small business capacity to deliver mission-critical water infrastructure solutions.