Balram Ramdatt

Balram Ramdatt serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex federal acquisitions in civil infrastructure and public works. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering high-value, mission-critical construction services. His portfolio primarily encompasses large-scale engineering projects, including transportation, water systems, and heavy civil infrastructure, requiring rigorous contract administration, risk mitigation, and performance-based oversight. Ramdatt specializes in fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for design-build and construction management-at-risk delivery methods, ensuring timely and quality outcomes for public infrastructure initiatives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Ramdatt’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in heavy civil construction. His working relationships typically involve established firms with proven track records in public works, including those holding relevant SIC and NAICS certifications, and he prioritizes contractual clarity, performance metrics, and post-award monitoring to ensure contractor accountability. Ramdatt’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a procurement strategy focused on full and open competition, leveraging market-wide capabilities rather than reserving awards for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB participants. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his approach remains compliant with all applicable small business goals and may include subcontracting opportunities as part of larger contract performance plans. His primary industry focus lies in highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS 237310), followed by other heavy and civil engineering construction (237990) and water and sewer line construction (237110). He routinely procures services involving earthwork, structural foundations, drainage systems, and large-scale roadway rehabilitation, demonstrating deep technical expertise in infrastructure lifecycle management and federal construction standards. His domain knowledge ensures effective evaluation of technical proposals and contractor qualifications in highly regulated civil works environments.