Ty Dehart

Ty Dehart serves as a procurement professional within the Pacific Northwest Region (PN 6615) of the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, where he supports the acquisition of critical infrastructure services and technical solutions for federal water resource projects. His role centers on managing contracts for civil works, including dam maintenance, hydropower system upgrades, and shoreline protection initiatives. He handles complex, mission-critical procurements requiring technical expertise in water infrastructure, environmental compliance, and civil engineering services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency sustainability goals. Dehart maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for site development and civil works, DJ&A, P.C. for engineering and legal support, Inter-Fluve, Inc. for hydraulic modeling and river restoration, and Hoopoe Labs Inc. for technology integration and data systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven experience in federal water infrastructure projects, emphasizing technical proficiency, regulatory knowledge, and on-site execution capability. His procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced approach to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone categories. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster regional economic development and increase contractor diversity in the western U.S. water sector. Dehart’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to industrial valve and switchgear manufacturing, commercial machinery repair, security services for critical infrastructure, and computer systems design. These reflect the technical demands of modernizing aging water facilities, integrating automation systems, and securing operational sites. His expertise spans the lifecycle of water infrastructure projects, from mechanical component procurement to cybersecurity-enabled monitoring systems.