Charles E Phillips

Charles E. Phillips is a procurement professional with a specialized focus on environmental services and heavy civil infrastructure contracts, driving the agency’s mission to deliver essential public waste management and engineering solutions. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and efficient use of public resources. His portfolio centers on high-volume, mission-critical services requiring technical expertise in waste collection, treatment, and large-scale civil construction, often involving complex performance-based requirements and long-term service delivery models. Phillips cultivates partnerships with a diverse base of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for competitive set-asides, with a significant portion of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and HUBZone firms. He actively engages with contractors capable of delivering scalable, compliant waste management systems and heavy civil engineering services, fostering relationships with firms that demonstrate operational reliability, environmental stewardship, and geographic responsiveness. His procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly 55% of awards reserved for small business concerns, including 16.9% allocated to HUBZone-certified entities and over 5% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While 8(a) competed set-asides represent a minor portion of his portfolio, his consistent use of non-set-aside full and open competitions indicates a balanced approach that values both competition and equitable opportunity. He is deeply committed to advancing small business participation while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Phillips’ technical expertise lies primarily in NAICS 562119 (Other Waste Collection) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), with significant activity in 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). He procures services ranging from municipal solid waste collection and transfer station operations to landfill capping, road reconstruction, and site remediation—domains requiring specialized environmental compliance, equipment logistics, and safety protocols. His work underscores a deep understanding of public infrastructure needs and sustainable waste management practices.