Claude Humphrey

Claude Humphrey serves as a Contracting Officer for the National Cemetery Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing the acquisition of construction, site development, and infrastructure services critical to maintaining the dignity and permanence of national burial grounds. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of perpetual care for veterans’ final resting places. His portfolio primarily includes complex, mission-critical construction projects requiring adherence to historical preservation standards and environmental stewardship protocols. Humphrey maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in civil construction and site development, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, LAUBACKER ENTERPRISES, INC., and HAMILTON PACIFIC CHAMBERLAIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in cemetery infrastructure, landscaping, monument installation, and heavy civil works. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competence, and long-term performance, fostering stable vendor relationships built on regulatory compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Humphrey prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for nearly 45% of his awards, reflecting the agency’s commitment to honoring veterans through economic opportunity. While the majority of his contracts are open to general competition, he strategically leverages socioeconomic programs to ensure meaningful engagement from veteran-owned and small businesses, aligning procurement outcomes with VA’s broader veteran-centric values. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), underscoring expertise in cemetery infrastructure, roadways, drainage systems, monument foundations, and site grading. He specializes in acquisitions that require coordination with historical preservation guidelines and sustainable land management practices, ensuring that construction efforts uphold the solemnity and permanence of national cemeteries.