Cassandra Cooper

Cassandra Cooper serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services for military and federal installations. Her role centers on managing full lifecycle contracting for facility support projects, ensuring alignment with Army operational readiness goals. She specializes in complex construction-related procurements, primarily focusing on plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems essential to maintaining mission-critical environments. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the Department of the Army’s infrastructure modernization and sustainment priorities, requiring deep technical understanding of building systems and compliance with federal construction standards. Cooper maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, and MATTHEWS GROUP INC, all of whom have demonstrated reliability in delivering complex HVAC and mechanical systems under stringent military specifications. She fosters long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, often re-engaging vendors with proven track records in military facility upgrades and environmental infrastructure projects. Her approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors who possess the technical capacity to meet Army-specific design and safety requirements. A defining feature of Cooper’s contracting strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal construction opportunities. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to cultivate a robust pipeline of qualified small contractors capable of supporting the Army’s infrastructure mission. Her procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems integration for military buildings, barracks, command centers, and remediation sites. She routinely manages contracts for the installation, renovation, and maintenance of HVAC infrastructure, requiring knowledge of ASHRAE standards, energy efficiency mandates, and DoD facility sustainment protocols.