Tiffany Breske

Tiffany L. Breske serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to conserve and restore critical natural habitats through strategic procurement. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction and civil engineering contracts essential to maintaining the National Wildlife Refuge System, including infrastructure for public access, habitat rehabilitation, and ecological resilience projects. Her acquisitions primarily support federal land management objectives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and federal construction standards while aligning with the Service’s long-term conservation goals. Breske collaborates extensively with qualified small businesses and general contractors specializing in environmental infrastructure, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in ecological construction and restoration. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in habitat-sensitive construction, wetland mitigation, and sustainable building practices. She prioritizes transparent, competitive processes that encourage innovation and accountability among vendors serving sensitive natural environments. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Breske consistently applies Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 85.2% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her contracting approach reflects a deep commitment to socioeconomic equity, regularly leveraging set-asides to support HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms capable of delivering specialized environmental construction services. This focus ensures that federal investment in conservation also strengthens local economies and builds capacity among underrepresented contractors. Her primary procurement focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction, heavy civil engineering, and related infrastructure disciplines, including highway, water, and sewer systems essential to refuge operations. She routinely procures services tied to habitat restoration, stormwater management, and facility upgrades, demonstrating technical fluency in environmental construction standards and federal land use requirements. Breske’s expertise ensures that every acquisition not only meets operational needs but also advances ecological integrity and public stewardship.