Dedrick Beasley

Dedrick Beasley serves as a key procurement lead within the W2R2 USA Engineering Research and Development Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to advance field-ready engineering solutions for military infrastructure and environmental resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of research and development contracts focused on hydrologic modeling, cold regions engineering, and coastal defense systems, with an emphasis on sensor-enabled data collection and physical experimentation. His acquisitions span technical services, specialized equipment, and applied R&D, ensuring alignment with DoD priorities in predictive environmental analytics and operational readiness. Beasley maintains strong working relationships with a core group of research and engineering contractors, including Applied Research Associates, Inc., the Michigan Technology and Research Institute, LLC, and the University of Maryland. He frequently collaborates with academic institutions and private R&D firms capable of delivering high-fidelity field testing and prototype development. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships that integrate technical innovation with real-world validation, often involving complex deliverables such as field-deployable sensors and hydrodynamic simulation tools. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Beasley prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This commitment ensures broad access for qualified firms in engineering, environmental remediation, and advanced manufacturing, fostering innovation through diverse vendor participation while maintaining rigorous technical standards. His primary NAICS focus areas include Remediation Services (562910), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), and Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), reflecting a technical emphasis on environmental cleanup technologies, nanoscale materials for sensor systems, and ruggedized communication hardware. He also procures specialized equipment under 336214 for mobile field laboratories, underscoring his domain expertise in deployable, mission-critical engineering systems.