Cierra R. Mendoza

Cierra R. Mendoza serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W072 Endist Nashville office, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for civil infrastructure and military facility projects. She executes complex acquisitions under FAR Part 19 and other statutory frameworks to support the agency’s mission of sustaining and modernizing water resource systems, transportation networks, and public works installations critical to national defense and public safety. Her portfolio primarily includes construction, engineering, and maintenance contracts requiring technical oversight, performance-based specifications, and compliance with federal infrastructure standards. Mendoza maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC, Graham Services LLC, and TNT Group 2 LLC, all of whom deliver specialized civil works and structural fabrication services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in heavy construction and industrial maintenance, while also enabling efficient contract administration and performance monitoring. Her procurement approach emphasizes accountability, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation in high-stakes public works environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mendoza consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 82.5% of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance competition within the civil infrastructure sector, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. She actively cultivates relationships with small business contractors across multiple socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her industry focus centers on NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with additional emphasis on water and sewer line construction and industrial machinery maintenance. Mendoza’s expertise lies in procuring complex, mission-critical infrastructure solutions that require technical precision, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational resilience.