David Willis

David Willis serves as a Contract Specialist within the W07V Endist New Orleans office under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing complex civil infrastructure acquisitions critical to Gulf Coast resilience. His portfolio centers on large-scale hydraulic and civil works projects, including flood risk reduction, coastal restoration, and water resource infrastructure. He executes full lifecycle contracting for construction, engineering, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the agency’s mission to safeguard vulnerable Louisiana waterways from storm surge and erosion. Willis routinely handles high-complexity contracts under FAR Part 36, emphasizing performance-based requirements and technical oversight for public works projects. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading contractors in heavy civil construction and marine operations, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., PRECISION CONSTRUCTION LLC, M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, and RED BISON SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven expertise in dredging, coastal engineering, and large earthmoving operations. Willis fosters collaborative, long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical competence, safety compliance, and adherence to stringent environmental standards required for sensitive aquatic ecosystems. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the scale and specialized nature of the work. However, he actively supports socioeconomic goals through targeted Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 11.1% of awards, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and equitable opportunity. David’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), underscoring his expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects. He also procures specialized instrumentation under NAICS 334513 and 334514 for hydrologic monitoring and flow measurement, alongside marine construction under NAICS 336611, reflecting a technical domain spanning civil engineering, environmental sensing, and maritime operations.