David J. Lahey

David J. Lahey serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Pittsburgh office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and civil engineering procurements critical to federal water resources infrastructure. He supports the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize dams, levees, locks, and water control systems by executing competitively awarded contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. His portfolio primarily encompasses heavy civil construction, structural metal fabrication, and associated utility installations, ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, resilience, and environmental stewardship. Lahey maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, most notably MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which have demonstrated technical proficiency in complex civil works projects. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who possess proven experience in federal infrastructure environments. He routinely collaborates with these contractors through task order solicitations and delivery order contracts to meet dynamic project timelines and engineering requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lahey consistently structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 63.6% of his awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified firms, aligning with Department of the Army socioeconomic goals. He actively leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a robust pipeline of capable contractors capable of delivering high-quality civil works services. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with additional activity in fabricated structural metal manufacturing and electrical installation. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-critical infrastructure components that support flood control, navigation, and public safety across the region.