Samantha Lague

Samantha Lague serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and environmental support services essential to the agency’s mission of habitat conservation and refuge operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and specialty trade contracts focused on the rehabilitation and maintenance of administrative facilities, water systems, roads, and utility networks across national wildlife refuges. Her work ensures operational resilience and regulatory compliance while aligning with the Department of the Interior’s broader stewardship objectives. Lague maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DURABLE PILING RESTORATION, L.L.C., and MDM CONSTRUCTION LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in site development, structural restoration, and specialized trade execution. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical competency in ecological infrastructure, and adherence to federal construction standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity, Lague prioritizes small business participation, with over 70% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She also routinely incorporates Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides, reflecting the agency’s alignment with Department of the Interior initiatives supporting tribal economic development. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate, sustained commitment to fostering opportunities for disadvantaged and community-based vendors. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238990 (Specialty Trade Contractors), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), with significant activity in construction materials sourcing under 212321. She specializes in procurements requiring environmental compliance, habitat-sensitive construction methods, and integrated utility systems that support both operational needs and ecological preservation.