Derek Caputi

Derek Caputi serves as a key procurement professional within the W071 Endist Portland office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting critical infrastructure resilience across the Pacific Northwest. He manages the acquisition of heavy civil engineering services, specialized technical support, and maintenance solutions for federal waterways, hydropower systems, and defense-related facilities. His portfolio encompasses complex, mission-critical contracts requiring compliance with environmental regulations, navigational safety standards, and federal construction codes. Caputi’s work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring the functionality of flood control structures, dredging operations, and related civil works infrastructure through strategic contracting practices aligned with Army and DoD procurement policies. He maintains longstanding relationships with leading contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AECOM B&V PORTLAND AE JV, CORNFORTH-GANNETT FLEMING, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC., and TETRA TECH, INC., partnering with firms that deliver integrated engineering, environmental compliance, and construction management services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical evaluation rigor, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure delivery of high-quality, sustainable infrastructure solutions under demanding operational conditions. Caputi demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 58% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster regional economic development and contractor diversity. He consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive integrity and mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in professional technical services (541990) and niche manufacturing sectors including boat building and specialized instrumentation. He specializes in acquiring complex, multi-disciplinary services requiring expertise in hydraulic modeling, sediment management, environmental remediation, and federal infrastructure maintenance—ensuring the Army’s civil works mission remains technically sound and operationally resilient.