Elmer Howard

Elmer Howard serves as a Contract Specialist for the W076 Endist Ft Worth under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of construction and facility support services critical to sustaining military infrastructure across the continental United States. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize barracks, institutional facilities, and grounds infrastructure. Howard routinely handles complex construction and maintenance contracts requiring technical oversight, performance-based specifications, and stringent environmental and safety standards. He maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc., and Cerris Builders, Inc., all of which provide specialized expertise in commercial and institutional construction. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity in facility upgrades and systems integration, while maintaining rigorous performance evaluation protocols to ensure quality and mission readiness. Howard demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 82.6% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small firms. He also consistently includes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals and fostering a diverse, resilient contractor base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems (238220) and other specialty trade contracting (238990). He specializes in acquiring integrated facility services that support operational readiness, including structural renovations, mechanical system upgrades, and grounds maintenance, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in military construction standards and performance-based acquisition methodologies.