Rachel Williams

Rachel Williams serves as the primary contracting lead for the Construction A/e Team 2 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overseeing the acquisition of construction and engineering services critical to the preservation and modernization of national wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries, and conservation facilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of design-build, renovation, and infrastructure rehabilitation contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with environmental stewardship mandates and federal construction standards. Her acquisitions focus on mission-critical facilities that support wildlife habitat management, public access, and operational sustainability, requiring close coordination with engineers, environmental specialists, and field staff to align procurement outcomes with ecological and safety objectives. Williams maintains long-standing relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, heavy civil engineering, and mechanical systems installation, including Legends Construction & Design Inc., Huot Construction and Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Advanced Logistic Partners Inc., and Davis Mechanical Systems, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated expertise in sensitive ecological environments and complex retrofit projects. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous pre-award evaluations, and consistent post-award oversight to ensure quality and compliance. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 35.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a balanced approach to competition and socioeconomic goals. Williams’ technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 238210/238220 (Electrical and HVAC contracting), with additional emphasis on remediation services under 562910. She specializes in procuring integrated infrastructure solutions that combine structural, mechanical, and environmental restoration elements within protected natural areas.