Paul M Wood

Paul Wood serves as a Contracting Officer for the Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where he manages the acquisition of critical transportation infrastructure services across federally managed lands in the western United States. His portfolio encompasses construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of highways, bridges, and associated civil works within national forests and parks. He ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic goals for public access, resource protection, and emergency response readiness. His work involves the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—focusing on complex, mission-critical civil engineering and environmental projects. Mr. Wood maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Strider Construction Co. Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, M.A. Deatley Construction, Inc., Oftedal Construction, Inc., and Haz-Tech Drilling Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in federal lands construction, site development, and specialized drilling operations. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical competency, and proven track records in challenging terrain and environmentally sensitive areas. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (80%), he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 (20%), fostering opportunities for qualified small firms in civil works and environmental services. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to competition and inclusion, prioritizing capability over size while ensuring broad vendor access. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), followed by 115112 (Soil Preparation and Cultivating), 561110 (Office Administrative Services), and 334511 (Navigation and Guidance Systems). This reflects a technical domain spanning civil engineering design, ecological restoration, administrative support for field operations, and specialized instrumentation for surveying and monitoring infrastructure integrity.