Denese J Kushinsky

Denese J. Kushinsky serves as a Contract Specialist with the W074 Endist Savannah under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that support the modernization and sustainment of critical military infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for civil engineering, facility renovation, and environmental compliance projects, ensuring alignment with Army installation readiness goals. She specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions involving construction, engineering services, and environmental remediation, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Kushinsky maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of joint ventures and specialized contractors, including BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JOINT VENTURE, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC., and ZAPATA GROUP, INC. These partnerships reflect her focus on firms with proven expertise in facility upgrades, structural metal fabrication, and site-specific environmental services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced contractors capable of delivering high-complexity, mission-critical work under stringent military standards. A defining feature of Kushinsky’s contracting profile is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small businesses. All her acquisitions are structured to maximize participation from small, disadvantaged, and specialized firms, reinforcing the Army’s mandate to promote equitable access to defense contracting. Her procurement focus is concentrated in five key NAICS categories: 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 561730 (Landscaping Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring integrated facility systems, from structural components to site restoration, supporting the Army’s mission to maintain resilient, compliant, and operationally ready installations.