Charles Boswell

Charles Boswell serves as a Contract Specialist for the W071 Endist Portland under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions that sustain critical civil infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for heavy civil engineering, environmental compliance, and facility maintenance projects essential to federal waterways, hydropower systems, and flood control infrastructure. Boswell specializes in soliciting and awarding construction and technical services under FAR Part 36, ensuring alignment with Army Corps of Engineers standards and federal environmental regulations. He routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for large-scale public works, emphasizing technical rigor, risk mitigation, and mission-critical delivery timelines. Boswell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of high-capacity contractors, including Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., HDR Engineering Inc., TETRA TECH, INC., and Cornforth-Gannett Fleming. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in hydraulic structures, geotechnical engineering, and environmental remediation. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging past performance data and technical evaluations to ensure quality and compliance in mission-critical environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Boswell consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with 78.8% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes Women-Owned Small Business opportunities, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden contractor diversity while maintaining technical excellence. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong alignment with federal small business goals, frequently utilizing 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB pathways where appropriate. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing dam repairs, channel stabilization, and navigation infrastructure upgrades. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 236220 and 238990 for institutional building and specialty trade work, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal infrastructure standards, geospatial surveying, and sustainable construction practices.