Shirley A. Anderson

Shirley A. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Eastern Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions for critical transportation infrastructure projects on federally managed lands. Her responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering contracts for highway, bridge, and roadway construction under the National Forest System and other public rights-of-way. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of enhancing safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible transportation networks. Anderson primarily handles construction-related acquisitions under the FAR, with a focus on competitive bidding and performance-based contract structures. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including ESTES BROS. CONST. INC., BLUEGRASS CONTRACTING CORP, BRYANT'S LAND AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIES, INC., TERRA SITE CONSTRUCTORS LLC, and ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. These firms are frequently selected for their proven expertise in heavy civil construction, earthwork, and roadway rehabilitation on sensitive federal lands. Anderson fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, safety compliance, and environmental stewardship, ensuring contractors meet stringent federal performance standards. Anderson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides and total small business set-asides each accounting for 40% and 20% of her awards, respectively. She actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses certified under the HUBZone program and supports broader small business participation in accordance with FAR Part 19. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to promote economic development in underserved rural communities while maintaining high standards of project delivery. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep technical expertise in civil infrastructure projects. She manages complex acquisitions involving earthmoving, drainage systems, pavement rehabilitation, bridge repairs, and erosion control measures, all tailored to the unique challenges of federal land environments. Anderson’s domain knowledge ensures that all contracts are structured to achieve durable, sustainable outcomes aligned with FHWA’s infrastructure resilience goals.