Steve McCloskey

Steve McCloskey serves as a Facilities Engineer with the Lincoln National Forest under the U.S. Forest Service, where he plays a critical role in planning, evaluating, and overseeing infrastructure acquisitions essential to sustainable forest management. His responsibilities include managing procurement for road, trail, and facility maintenance projects that support ecological resilience, wildfire risk reduction, and public access. McCloskey works closely with field teams to translate operational needs into technically sound solicitations, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. He primarily handles acquisitions related to civil infrastructure, building systems, and site improvements that align with the Forest Service’s mission of long-term land stewardship. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, McCloskey maintains consistent working relationships with specialty trade contractors experienced in federal land management environments. His procurement process emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in remote-site construction, erosion control, and environmentally sensitive infrastructure. He routinely engages with firms capable of navigating complex permitting, seasonal constraints, and ecological mitigation requirements typical of National Forest operations. McCloskey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 72.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His pattern reflects a deliberate preference for small business participation across all categories, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and general small business concerns, fostering local economic development and enhancing contractor diversity in rural procurement markets. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting his leadership in maintaining critical access infrastructure across forested terrain. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 238310 (Drywall and Insulation Contractors) and 236118 (Residential Remodelers) for ranger stations, visitor centers, and administrative facilities. McCloskey’s technical expertise lies in integrating durable, low-impact construction methods with federal environmental compliance, ensuring infrastructure supports both operational needs and ecological integrity.