Craig D. Harper

Craig D. Harper serves as a key procurement professional within the W076 Endist Ft Worth office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing construction and infrastructure support contracts essential to sustaining military installations across the continental United States. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize barracks, maintain institutional facilities, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards. Harper routinely handles complex acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on design-build, construction management, and integrated facility services. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Army infrastructure priorities and regulatory compliance. Harper maintains strong working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc., and Cerris Builders, Inc., all of which have demonstrated consistent performance on large-scale military construction projects. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established general contractors with proven capabilities in institutional and civil works, while also engaging a broader base of specialized subcontractors for mechanical, electrical, and surveying services. These partnerships are built on reliability, compliance, and technical proficiency in military-grade construction environments. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 37.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 12.5% competed under the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity while maintaining quality and capacity. Set-asides are strategically applied to ensure competitive bidding among certified small businesses without compromising mission readiness. Harper’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by highway and bridge construction (237310), and specialized trades such as plumbing and HVAC (238220). He also regularly procures surveying and mapping services (541370) to support site planning and infrastructure upgrades. His expertise centers on integrated facility sustainment, with deep familiarity in military construction standards, environmental remediation requirements, and facility modernization protocols.