Ryan T. Olson

Ryan T. Olson serves as an Acquisition Program Specialist with the Federal Highway Administration’s Central Federal Lands Division, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical transportation infrastructure projects across federally managed lands, including national parks, forests, and Native American territories. His responsibilities encompass planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for highway, bridge, and civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission of safe, sustainable access to remote federal properties. Olson specializes in construction-related procurements under the NAICS 237310 category, focusing on complex, mission-critical infrastructure development requiring rigorous engineering oversight and environmental compliance. Olson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including STEELHEAD CONSTRUCTORS JV, HERBACK GENERAL ENGINEERING LLC, SEB ENGINEERING INC., S.T.RHOADES CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, and MCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCTION INC. These firms are frequently selected for their proven track record in delivering large-scale, geographically challenging highway and bridge projects under stringent federal standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical competency, and past performance evaluation, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability in remote and environmentally sensitive settings. While the majority of his acquisitions are competed without set-asides (71.4%), Olson actively supports small business participation through 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides, each accounting for 14.3% of his awards. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising project integrity or schedule demands. He strategically leverages small business capabilities to enhance competition and innovation while maintaining high standards for safety and durability. His technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where he procures turnkey civil works including pavement rehabilitation, structural bridge replacements, drainage systems, and erosion control measures. Olson’s expertise lies in managing technically complex, federally funded construction contracts that require adherence to FHWA design standards, environmental mitigation protocols, and rigorous quality assurance oversight.