Derek S Gibson

Derek S. Gibson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Detroit office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing civil engineering and infrastructure support acquisitions critical to military logistics and environmental resilience. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex construction and maintenance contracts, including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and administration. Gibson specializes in large-scale civil works procurements aligned with the Army Corps of Engineers’ mission, focusing on waterway systems, dredging infrastructure, harbor improvements, and related civil works projects that ensure operational readiness and long-term infrastructure sustainability. Gibson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors including STRATUS SECURITY MANAGEMENT INC, GREAT LAKES DOCK AND MATERIALS, L.L.C., KOONTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCORPORATED, MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., and TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven capabilities in heavy civil construction, marine infrastructure, and specialized support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and contractor reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory adherence and mission alignment. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 42% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a modest but intentional use of HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, Gibson actively promotes socioeconomic goals by structuring solicitations to encourage small business engagement without compromising technical requirements or mission needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting deep expertise in infrastructure development for waterways and marine systems. He also regularly manages contracts in remediation services, security patrols, janitorial support, and testing laboratories, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining military civil works operations through integrated, mission-critical services.