Ray Fletcher

Ray Fletcher serves as a key procurement lead within the Construction A/E Team 1 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, managing acquisitions that support critical infrastructure modernization across national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. His work ensures the integrity of water systems, public access facilities, and operational buildings essential to wildlife conservation and environmental education. He specializes in design-build and construction-related contracts, overseeing the full lifecycle of projects from requirements development through contract award and administration, with a focus on compliance with federal construction standards and environmental mitigation protocols. Fletcher maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including GLOBAL ENGINEERING SERVICES INC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and PEAK ENGINEERING LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in niche civil and specialty trade work, particularly those capable of delivering complex, site-specific solutions in ecologically sensitive areas. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and contractor accountability in challenging field environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Fletcher consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 64% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and increase access for qualified firms with experience in conservation infrastructure. His contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with significant activity in water and sewer line construction (237110), highway and bridge work (237310), and plumbing and HVAC systems (238220). These categories align with the agency’s need for resilient, low-impact infrastructure that supports habitat protection and public safety, requiring deep technical knowledge in environmental construction practices and sustainable building techniques.