Charles R. Foss

Charles R. Foss serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Army’s W072 Endist Chicago under agency code W912P6, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil infrastructure acquisitions critical to military readiness. He oversees the procurement of heavy civil engineering projects including water control systems, harbor facilities, erosion control structures, and flood risk mitigation infrastructure. His portfolio is exclusively focused on complex, mission-critical construction efforts aligned with the Army Corps of Engineers’ civil works mission, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational resilience standards. Foss plays a pivotal role in translating strategic defense infrastructure needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that support national security objectives. Foss maintains enduring relationships with key contractors such as MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., both of which have demonstrated consistent performance in executing large-scale civil engineering tasks. His contracting approach emphasizes contractor reliability, technical proficiency in heavy construction, and adherence to environmental and safety standards. He cultivates long-term partnerships with vendors who possess proven experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering infrastructure under challenging field conditions, often involving federal land, waterways, and environmentally sensitive zones. Foss exhibits a balanced commitment to small business participation, structuring approximately half of his acquisitions as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining half are open to all competitors. This approach ensures robust competition while actively promoting opportunities for small businesses capable of meeting the technical demands of civil works construction. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation without compromising mission requirements. His procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, encompassing non-residential infrastructure projects requiring specialized expertise in hydraulic structures, dredging, cofferdams, and shoreline stabilization. Foss specializes in acquiring services that demand advanced engineering oversight, geotechnical knowledge, and compliance with federal environmental statutes, making him a key steward of the Army’s civil infrastructure modernization efforts.