Dominique C. Howard

Dominique Howard serves as a Contract Specialist with the W071 Endist Kansas City under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of facility infrastructure acquisitions to sustain and modernize Army installations. She executes competitive and non-competitive procurements for construction, environmental remediation, and facility services critical to operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on civil engineering and installation support, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning acquisitions with the Army’s strategic infrastructure priorities. Howard specializes in complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical coordination across engineering, environmental, and facility management disciplines. Howard maintains enduring relationships with leading contractors including HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC., BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., and HGL-APTIM TECHNOLOGIES JV LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in military facility construction and environmental services. She frequently engages joint ventures and prime contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects, often coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet stringent Army Corps of Engineers standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous contract administration to ensure quality and compliance. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 30.8% of awards set aside for small businesses and another 23.1% allocated through 8(a) competed procurements. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to fostering diverse vendor participation while maintaining competition and mission readiness. Howard actively promotes small business inclusion through pre-solicitation outreach and mentorship initiatives aligned with Army small business goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for over 60% of her activity, alongside significant volumes in janitorial services, painting, site preparation, and environmental remediation. She specializes in acquiring integrated facility support services that ensure the longevity, safety, and functionality of Army installations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military construction standards and environmental compliance requirements.