Anita R. Simpkins

Anita R. Simpkins serves as a key procurement lead within the W072 Endist Chicago office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure projects critical to military readiness and national defense. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the planning, construction, and maintenance of water control systems, harbor facilities, erosion control structures, and related civil works. Her work directly supports the Army’s mission to enhance operational resilience through resilient infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. Simpkins typically handles complex, multi-year acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, often involving design-build, construction management, and professional engineering services. Her primary contractor relationships center on MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC. and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., both of which provide specialized expertise in heavy civil construction and environmental remediation. These long-standing partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal civil works, hydraulic engineering, and sustainable infrastructure delivery. Simpkins consistently engages contractors capable of executing high-risk, mission-critical projects under stringent Army Corps of Engineers guidelines, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships. Simpkins demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of her awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) preferences. While the majority of contracts remain open competition, her procurement strategy intentionally leverages socioeconomic programs to broaden vendor participation, particularly in engineering and environmental services, aligning with Department of Defense goals for inclusive contracting. Her technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in water and sewer line construction (237110) and technical consulting (541690). She procures services related to flood risk reduction, navigable waterway maintenance, and infrastructure resilience, requiring deep domain knowledge in hydraulic modeling, geotechnical engineering, and environmental compliance. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions meet both operational and regulatory standards for Army civil works.