Steven Stone

Steven Stone serves as a key procurement professional within the Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Bureau of Reclamation, where he manages complex civil engineering and infrastructure contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain water resources and ecological integrity across the Upper Colorado River Basin. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and administering acquisitions for water infrastructure, facility support services, and heavy civil construction projects. He plays a central role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals in hydraulic structure modernization, environmental restoration, and operational resilience. His portfolio primarily encompasses large-scale, mission-critical procurements requiring technical expertise in water systems engineering and long-term operational support. Stone maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMES FEDERAL CONTRACTING GROUP LLC, RIVERRESTORATION.ORG, LLC, SOUTHWEST WATER DESIGN, L.L.C., PACIFIC OVERHEAD CRANE SERVICES INC., and ROBINS CONSTRUCTION, LLLP. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in water conveyance systems, civil engineering construction, and specialized crane operations for dam and reservoir infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance in remote, environmentally sensitive locations, fostering long-term collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and project-specific expertise. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes small business eligibility in eligible categories, aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Stone’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). He routinely procures services related to dam maintenance, water pipeline installation, sediment management, and operational support for federal water facilities, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with hydraulic infrastructure lifecycle management and environmental compliance requirements.