Candy S. Rudner

Candy S. Rudner serves as a Contract Specialist within the W074 Endist Savannah under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing civil engineering and infrastructure modernization acquisitions critical to Army operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for facility renovation, utility system upgrades, and environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain and modernize aging military infrastructure through strategic procurement planning, source selection, and contract administration. Rudner maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of joint venture contractors, including BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JOINT VENTURE, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, and GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, which frequently collaborate on large-scale civil works and construction tasks. She also engages specialized firms such as SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC. and ZAPATA GROUP, INC. for niche environmental and facilities support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative partnerships with experienced contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions across multiple technical domains. Rudner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for small business set-asides. Over one-third of her awards are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides represent a significant portion of her portfolio. She actively promotes participation from HUBZone and 8(a) certified firms, aligning her contracting practices with Department of Defense mandates to foster equitable access and workforce development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting her expertise in infrastructure projects such as roads, dams, and utility systems. She also regularly procures facilities support services (NAICS 561210) and specialized building equipment contracting (NAICS 238290), demonstrating technical proficiency in civil works, environmental compliance, and installation sustainment. Her domain expertise centers on mission-critical engineering solutions that ensure long-term Army base resilience.