Chris Brackett

Chris Brackett serves as a key procurement lead within the W072 Endist Louisville office under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil engineering and military infrastructure projects. He manages a portfolio of construction and facility modernization contracts aligned with the Army’s strategic goals for resilient, energy-efficient installations, including barracks, training ranges, utilities, and microgrid systems. His role centers on full lifecycle contract administration—from solicitation and source selection to performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes for operational readiness across continental U.S. bases. Brackett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced construction and site development contractors, including Thalle-Bauer LLC, HARPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in military-grade construction, heavy civil works, and infrastructure rehabilitation. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based evaluations, and rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with Army Corps of Engineers standards. A defining feature of Brackett’s procurement strategy is the exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses across all socioeconomic categories. Every solicitation is structured to ensure small business participation, fostering a competitive environment that prioritizes capability over scale and supports economic development within the defense industrial base. His technical focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), indicating specialized procurement activity related to maritime infrastructure support—likely including piers, dry docks, waterfront utilities, and associated shore-side facilities critical to naval logistics and readiness. This niche expertise underscores his deep understanding of defense-specific construction standards and the unique demands of military maritime environments.