Dylan E. Shelman

Dylan E. Shelman serves as a key procurement lead within the W071 Endist Omaha office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enable strategic deterrence, base readiness, and training capabilities through the construction, maintenance, and upgrade of hardened facilities, utility corridors, and specialized support systems. Shelman typically handles engineering, construction, and technical services contracts aligned with defense infrastructure modernization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of prime 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, niche vendors capable of delivering specialized electrical systems, transportation logistics, facility construction, and custom equipment manufacturing under stringent military standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability in high-stakes operational environments. Shelman demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capable small business vendors within the defense industrial base, ensuring equitable access to mission-critical contracts without reliance on large prime contractors. His portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic diversity, empowering small businesses to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions across technical domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement in technical validation of military-grade equipment and the fabrication of specialized vehicle bodies and transport systems. These categories underscore his expertise in procuring certified testing services for nuclear infrastructure components and custom-engineered mobility platforms essential to force projection and readiness.