Christopher A. Ainsworth

Christopher A. Ainsworth serves as a Contract Specialist within the W076 Endist Ft Worth office under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to sustaining military installations across the continental United States. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for construction, maintenance, and engineering services aligned with the Army’s mission to modernize barracks, institutional facilities, and grounds infrastructure. Ainsworth handles a diverse portfolio of complex, mission-critical acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while delivering timely, cost-effective solutions that support operational readiness and environmental compliance. Ainsworth maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc., and Cerris Builders, Inc., who frequently deliver large-scale construction and facility modernization services. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated capability in institutional and civil engineering projects. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and technical proficiency, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight to ensure quality and compliance. Ainsworth demonstrates strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 54% of his awards structured as set-asides under FAR 19.5, including Total Small Business, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His contracting patterns actively promote socioeconomic diversity, consistently prioritizing small business eligibility and competitive pathways that align with Department of Defense mandates for inclusive procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). He routinely procures services related to building renovation, site development, plumbing, HVAC systems, and engineering design, reflecting deep expertise in facility lifecycle management and infrastructure resilience within military environments.