Donna R. Larson

Donna R. Larson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W071 Endist Omaha office under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction and engineering acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing military infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for projects that support strategic deterrence, base readiness, and hardened facility development. She primarily handles fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction and professional engineering services, ensuring compliance with defense-specific standards and environmental requirements. Larson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including JOHN BOWMAN, INC., PAF ELECTRICAL, INC., HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC, PERINI MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., and WASHINGTON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, mid-to-large-sized firms with proven track records in military construction, utility infrastructure, and specialized equipment integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and contractor accountability to meet stringent Army engineering and safety protocols. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Larson consistently allocates approximately one-third of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. She prioritizes eligible small businesses capable of delivering high-quality construction and engineering services, aligning with Department of Defense goals for economic opportunity and workforce resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting expertise in the design and build of durable, mission-critical facilities such as nuclear deterrence support structures, utility corridors, and training infrastructure. She brings specialized knowledge in defense construction standards, subsurface utility coordination, and integrated systems procurement, ensuring projects meet both operational readiness and long-term sustainment objectives.