Bruce A. Helms

Bruce A. Helms serves as a Contracting Officer for W074 Endist Savannah under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex civil engineering and infrastructure acquisition programs critical to Army installation readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility construction, environmental remediation, and utility modernization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. His portfolio emphasizes large-scale, mission-critical projects that support operational sustainability, with a focus on delivering resilient, compliant infrastructure across diverse geographic locations. Helms maintains established relationships with a core group of experienced joint venture contractors, including BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JV, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, and GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams capable of executing integrated civil works. He also routinely engages specialized firms such as SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC. and ZAPATA GROUP, INC. for technical services and niche construction capabilities. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor capacity to deliver complex, multi-year projects under stringent environmental and safety standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—63.2%—are awarded without set-asides, Helms demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.8% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently leverages small business capabilities in technical and support roles, fostering a competitive environment that encourages diverse vendor engagement without compromising project scale or mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting expertise in infrastructure rehabilitation, site development, and utility systems modernization. He also frequently procures commercial and institutional building construction (236220) and specialized services related to environmental compliance, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD civil engineering standards and sustainable infrastructure practices.