Daren Sotilleo

Daren Sotilleo serves as a key procurement lead within the W074 Endist Savannah under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil engineering and infrastructure modernization services essential to Army installation readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction-related contracts, Sotilleo specializes in roofing and envelope systems that support facility sustainability, environmental compliance, and operational resilience. His acquisitions directly advance the agency’s mission to rehabilitate aging military infrastructure through technically rigorous, code-compliant solutions aligned with Army Corps of Engineers standards and federal construction regulations. Sotilleo maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of joint ventures and specialized contractors, including SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC., BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JOINT VENTURE, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, and ZAPATA GROUP, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated firms capable of delivering complex roofing systems, waterproofing, and membrane installations under stringent military specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and contractor accountability through rigorous inspection and compliance mechanisms. Sotilleo demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions to full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This policy ensures equitable access for small, independently owned firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial and military-grade roofing systems. His procurement strategy actively fosters socioeconomic diversity by prioritizing firms that meet small business size standards, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s mandate to cultivate a robust, competitive small business industrial base. His technical focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 238160—Roofing Contractors—reflecting deep domain expertise in single-ply membranes, built-up roofing, metal panel systems, and waterproofing applications for high-traffic and environmentally sensitive military facilities. Sotilleo’s portfolio consistently supports the repair, replacement, and upgrade of roofing infrastructure across Army installations, ensuring long-term durability, energy efficiency, and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards.