Wayne W. Owens

Wayne Owens serves as a Contract Specialist within the DSC Contracting Services Division of the National Park Service, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to preserving and modernizing the nation’s protected lands. His portfolio centers on environmental consulting and site-specific engineering solutions for aging park facilities, including historic preservation, water and sewer system upgrades, and resilient utility installations in ecologically sensitive areas. Owens ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to sustain public access and environmental integrity across remote and high-value park sites. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including HDR Engineering Inc., Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, BookCliff Partners, LLC, and Aleut Construction LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in environmental engineering, cultural resource management, and construction in constrained, federally protected environments. Owens fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize technical rigor, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset sustainability. Owens exhibits a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation across all contract actions, ensuring equitable access for firms certified under HUBZone, SDB, and other small business programs. This approach supports the National Park Service’s broader goals of community engagement and economic development in rural and underserved regions adjacent to park lands. His technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), encompassing environmental impact assessments, cultural resource surveys, geotechnical engineering, and infrastructure rehabilitation planning. Owens specializes in procuring services that integrate ecological stewardship with engineering precision, ensuring that all contracted work meets the National Historic Preservation Act and NEPA requirements while advancing the resilience of park infrastructure.