Bennetta Hamilton

Bennetta A. Hamilton serves as a Contract Specialist with the W07V Endist New Orleans under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex civil works acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance Gulf Coast infrastructure resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for large-scale hydraulic and civil engineering projects, including flood risk reduction systems, coastal restoration structures, and water resource management facilities. Her expertise spans competitive solicitation, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring for high-stakes public works contracts requiring technical precision and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Hamilton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., PRECISION CONSTRUCTION LLC, M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, and RED BISON SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven capabilities in heavy civil construction, dredging, and marine engineering. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors experienced in navigating the unique environmental and logistical challenges of Louisiana’s waterways. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 43% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 28.6% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 14.3% through 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Hamilton actively prioritizes opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal infrastructure contracts while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in marine construction, steel foundry fabrication, ship and boat building, and specialized engine equipment manufacturing. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with structural engineering, sediment management, and marine infrastructure systems, underscoring her expertise in procuring mission-critical civil works solutions for federal flood protection and environmental restoration initiatives.