Eric Choate

Eric Choate serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W072 Endist Nashville office, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to plan, construct, and maintain critical civil and military infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and engineering service acquisitions, focusing on the lifecycle support of water resource systems, transportation networks, and public works facilities. His work ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing resilience and modernization goals across high-priority national infrastructure projects. Choate routinely handles complex contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, coordinating with technical teams to align procurement strategy with engineering requirements and operational readiness needs. Choate maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors, including C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC, Graham Services LLC, and TNT Group 2 LLC, which are frequently awarded for specialty trade, civil engineering, and facilities support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven track records in heavy construction and infrastructure maintenance, while also integrating smaller firms into teaming arrangements. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes, ensuring quality control and schedule adherence on mission-critical projects. His procurement approach prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 44% of awards structured as set-asides, predominantly under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program. He consistently leverages FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides and actively promotes SDVOSB eligibility, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While the majority of awards remain open to general competition, his portfolio demonstrates deliberate inclusion of qualified small businesses to enhance competition and workforce diversity. Choate’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with additional emphasis on facilities support services and engineering design. He procures specialized construction services, site preparation, structural upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance, demonstrating deep expertise in civil works, flood control systems, and military facility modernization. His technical domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with Army engineering standards and environmental compliance requirements.