Cheley Auguste

Cheley Auguste serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex infrastructure and civil engineering acquisitions for Department of the Army installations. Specializing in fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 15, Auguste oversees procurements critical to military readiness, including facility construction, environmental remediation, and heavy civil works. Their work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure while adhering to federal procurement regulations and operational requirements. Auguste maintains consistent working relationships with established prime contractors such as GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, and CURTIN MARITIME CORP, reflecting a preference for experienced firms with proven capabilities in heavy civil engineering and maritime construction. Collaborative engagement with Matthews Group Inc. and Cheroenhaka Nottoway Enterprises, LLC underscores a balance between large-scale industrial partners and small, tribal, and historically underrepresented vendors, fostering reliable performance and long-term contract execution. While the majority of procurements are conducted as no-set-aside actions (71.7%), Auguste demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 26% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. Additional support for HUBZone and 8(a) programs reflects a deliberate effort to promote socioeconomic diversity in the contractor base, aligning with Army-wide goals for equitable access and workforce development. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in highway, street, and bridge construction (237310). Auguste’s expertise spans earthmoving, structural works, and related civil infrastructure services, with supplementary procurements in landscaping and utility distribution. This technical focus underscores deep domain knowledge in federal construction contracting and the unique demands of military infrastructure projects.