Charles Thirsk

Charles Thirsk serves as a primary procurement contact for the W074 Endist Mobile agency within the Department of Defense. He supports the agency's mission to manage the comprehensive lifecycle of military infrastructure, focusing on the engineering, design, and sustainment of facilities. His role involves overseeing acquisitions related to the construction and maintenance of commercial and institutional buildings, heavy civil engineering projects, and the remediation of contaminated sites. The agency's contractor landscape is characterized by significant activity with large-scale construction and engineering firms. Vendors active at this agency include The Clement Group, L.L.C., Hensel Phelps Construction Co, Barlovento, L.L.C., Carothers Construction, Inc., and BL Harbert International LLC. These firms typically provide the heavy civil and institutional building expertise required for Department of the Army infrastructure projects. There is a strong commitment to small business participation, specifically through the 8(a) program. Procurement patterns show a heavy preference for 8(a) sole-source awards, including a significant portion of stand-alone Firm Fixed Price (FFP) "C" type contracts. The primary industry focus for these acquisitions is centered on heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237990) and commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220). This technical domain expertise supports the agency's strategic priorities in facility optimization and the Military Munitions Response Program.