Callie Rietfors

Callie Rietfors serves as the primary contracting representative for the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil and military infrastructure services across the Pacific Northwest. In this role, she manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the district’s mission to ensure the safety, resilience, and operational readiness of water resource systems—including dams, levees, locks, and hydropower facilities. Her acquisitions span construction, maintenance, and specialized engineering support, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical timelines. She plays a pivotal role in translating engineering requirements into enforceable contract vehicles that deliver long-term infrastructure sustainability. Rietfors maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including JR MERIT, INC., NORTHBANK CIVIL AND MARINE, INC., NORTH WIND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC, KNIGHT CONST. & SUPPLY, INC., and TRANSCO INDUSTRIES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in civil works, marine construction, and structural metal fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that align with the district’s complex engineering needs and geographic challenges. A strong advocate for small business participation, Rietfors consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring a robust, competitive vendor base capable of delivering high-quality services in remote and environmentally sensitive locations. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561730 (Landscaping Services), 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), and 333998 (Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery), underscoring her technical expertise in environmental restoration, structural integrity, and industrial control systems. She frequently procures specialized equipment for hydropower monitoring, erosion control materials, and precision instrumentation essential to federal water infrastructure operations.