Elton D. Thompson

Elton D. Thompson serves as a key procurement lead within the W074 Endist Jacksonville office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure and environmental engineering services critical to military readiness across Florida’s waterways. His responsibilities include managing complex contracts for dredging, flood control, shoreline stabilization, and ecosystem restoration projects, ensuring compliance with federal engineering standards and environmental regulations. Thompson’s portfolio is centered on long-term infrastructure resilience, with a focus on hydraulic systems and large-scale civil works that support both defense operations and public safety. He plays a central role in executing the agency’s mission through strategic sourcing of technical services and construction-related solutions. Thompson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, WEEKS MARINE, INC., MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These firms are regularly engaged for their specialized expertise in marine construction, dredging operations, and civil engineering execution. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven, high-capacity vendors with demonstrated experience in federal water resources projects, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and regulatory compliance. While the majority of his acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-asides, Thompson consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation. His approach prioritizes competition and capability over socioeconomic preferences, yet ensures small firms with relevant expertise have access to qualified opportunities within the civil works domain. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting a deep specialization in hydraulic, geotechnical, and environmental engineering design and oversight. Secondary categories include roofing and surveying services, supporting broader infrastructure maintenance. Thompson’s expertise lies in procuring technically complex, mission-critical civil engineering solutions that align with Army Corps of Engineers standards for durability, environmental compliance, and operational readiness.