Crystal Harbin

Crystal M. May serves as a key procurement lead within the W072 Endist Louisville office under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of civil engineering and infrastructure modernization projects critical to military readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, structural fabrication, and engineering services contracts aimed at sustaining and upgrading military installations across the continental United States. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance resilient infrastructure, including barracks, training facilities, utilities, and energy systems such as microgrids, ensuring operational continuity and long-term force readiness through compliant, timely contract execution. May maintains consistent working relationships with established prime 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 experienced firms with proven capabilities in military-grade construction, structural metal fabrication, and integrated civil engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, rigorous compliance with federal construction standards, and collaborative project delivery methods to ensure quality and schedule adherence across complex, mission-critical environments. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the other half remain open to full and open competition. This dual approach ensures robust market participation while maintaining flexibility to secure specialized capabilities. She actively facilitates opportunities for small business contractors, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure construction and structural systems, aligning with the Army’s broader small business inclusion objectives. May’s technical focus centers on NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring custom steel structures, load-bearing components, and professional engineering support for facility upgrades. Her domain expertise includes structural design integration, site development, and energy-resilient infrastructure systems, making her a pivotal contact for contractors delivering mission-critical civil works solutions to the Army’s installation portfolio.