Anthony Abate

Anthony Abate serves as a Contracting Officer for W072 Endist Pittsburgh under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the acquisition of civil infrastructure projects critical to federal water resource management. His portfolio encompasses the construction, repair, and modernization of dams, levees, locks, and water control systems, ensuring compliance with federal engineering standards and environmental stewardship goals. Abate oversees full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—supporting the agency’s mission to enhance national flood control, navigation, and infrastructure resilience. He routinely handles complex, high-stakes acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily in heavy civil engineering and specialized manufacturing domains. Abate maintains a consistent working relationship with a core group of experienced contractors, most notably MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which have demonstrated technical proficiency in large-scale earthwork, structural concrete, and hydraulic infrastructure projects. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in federal water resource construction, though he actively engages new entrants through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract structures. His partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated capability in navigating Army Corps design specifications and environmental compliance protocols. While 80% of his acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, Abate maintains a deliberate 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing small businesses with relevant construction and engineering experience. He does not rely heavily on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead favoring broad small business participation through competitive unrestricted solicitations that encourage capability-based competition among qualified small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) and 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing), reflecting his technical expertise in structural components and hydraulic systems. He also procures administrative management consulting services under NAICS 541611 to support project planning and lifecycle oversight, demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of both field execution and program management needs.