Ron Kesterson

Ron Kesterson serves as a Contract Specialist within the DSC Contracting Services Division of the National Park Service, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to preserving and modernizing America’s national parks. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for construction, rehabilitation, and utility system upgrades across ecologically sensitive and remote sites. Kesterson specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements involving historic preservation, water and sewer infrastructure, electrical systems, and site development, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship standards. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including HDR Engineering Inc., Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, BookCliff Partners, LLC, and Aleut Construction LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in federal environmental projects, historic restoration, and remote-site construction. Kesterson’s procurement approach emphasizes technical competence, past performance, and the ability to operate within constrained ecological and cultural resource zones. Kesterson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 48% of his awards issued under open competition and 43% structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also consistently supports HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting that aligns with Department of the Interior priorities. His pattern of awarding reflects a deliberate effort to broaden contractor participation while maintaining high performance standards. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 237310 (Highway/Street/Bridge Construction), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), underscoring his expertise in civil infrastructure and specialty trades. Kesterson’s portfolio reflects deep technical knowledge in utility system rehabilitation, concrete foundation work, and site development for protected lands, ensuring that acquisitions meet both operational needs and conservation mandates.