Paul McCloskey

Paul McCloskey serves as a key procurement lead within the Boise National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest ecosystems through strategic acquisition of construction and civil engineering services. He manages contract actions aligned with ecological restoration, infrastructure resilience, and wildfire risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency stewardship goals. His portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction as well as heavy civil engineering projects, including trail systems, visitor facilities, erosion control structures, and forest access roads. McCloskey plays a central role in translating land management priorities into actionable contracting strategies that deliver long-term environmental and public safety outcomes. His contractor relationships are built on a foundation of small business engagement, with a consistent preference for firms certified under socioeconomic programs. While specific vendor names are not disclosed in available records, his procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on partnerships with small businesses capable of delivering specialized field-based construction and engineering services in remote, ecologically sensitive environments. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors experienced in sustainable building practices, native material sourcing, and low-impact construction techniques suited to federal forest lands. McCloskey’s contracting activity is fully aligned with a 100% small business set-aside policy under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust institutional commitment to economic inclusion and local workforce development. He actively prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible socioeconomic categories, ensuring that federal investment in forest infrastructure directly benefits underserved communities across Idaho. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), where he procures services related to facility upgrades, culvert installations, bridge repairs, and habitat connectivity infrastructure. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of construction contracting—from needs assessment and environmental compliance to performance-based specification development and contract administration—ensuring projects meet both operational and ecological standards.