Charles D. Harper (SSG)

Charles D. Harper (SSG) serves as a key procurement professional within the W074 Endist Jacksonville office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting critical civil infrastructure and environmental stewardship missions across Florida’s coastal and inland waterways. He manages the acquisition of complex engineering services and specialized equipment essential to dredging, flood control, shoreline protection, and ecosystem restoration initiatives. His role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contract execution to sustain military readiness through resilient hydraulic infrastructure. Harper typically handles large-scale, multi-year contracts requiring technical oversight of civil works projects, often involving federal environmental regulations and interagency coordination. Harper maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders in marine construction and environmental engineering, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, WEEKS MARINE, INC., MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, large-capacity contractors with proven capabilities in heavy civil works, dredging operations, and marine infrastructure maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term operational reliability over short-term cost savings. Harper’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued as full and open competitions. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capacity and scale over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the scale and complexity of Army Corps civil works requirements. While small business participation is not structurally mandated in his portfolio, all acquisitions adhere strictly to federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing) and NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), indicating a dual emphasis on specialized marine component fabrication and integrated operational support services. He procures custom-engineered hydraulic seals, erosion control materials, and comprehensive site maintenance solutions critical to sustaining infrastructure in high-stress aquatic environments. Harper’s expertise lies at the intersection of civil engineering, environmental compliance, and industrial supply chain management.