Rey Aragon

Rey Aragon supports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Construction A/E Team 1 in managing procurement activities critical to maintaining and modernizing infrastructure across national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. Responsible for overseeing design-build and construction-related acquisitions, Aragon ensures that projects align with conservation mission goals, including water system upgrades, facility resilience improvements, and public access enhancements. Their work spans the full lifecycle of contracting—from needs assessment and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship standards. Aragon’s portfolio primarily focuses on capital improvement projects that sustain ecological integrity while supporting educational and recreational access. Aragon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Global Engineering Services Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, ATZ Solutions LLC, and Peak Engineering LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in civil infrastructure, site development, and specialized trade services tailored to sensitive ecological environments. The procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical competency, and past performance on similar federal conservation projects, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Aragon’s contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward small business participation, with 35.6% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides indicates a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms, particularly those with experience in environmental construction and habitat-compatible infrastructure. There is no evidence of preferential use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, suggesting a broad-based small business focus rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting a heavy emphasis on refuge visitor centers, maintenance facilities, and administrative buildings. Additional activity includes roofing, specialty trade contracting, and architectural services to support facility modernization. Technical expertise centers on low-impact construction methods, sustainable materials, and compliance with environmental review requirements under NEPA, ensuring infrastructure enhancements protect rather than disrupt sensitive habitats.