Eric Nowak

Captain Eric Nowak serves as a procurement lead within W072 Endist Pittsburgh under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he manages contract actions supporting the construction, maintenance, and modernization of critical civil infrastructure. His responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition of engineering services, construction management, and facility maintenance contracts essential to federal water resource systems—including dams, levees, locks, and navigation channels. Captain Nowak plays a pivotal role in ensuring mission-critical infrastructure remains resilient and compliant with federal safety and environmental standards, aligning acquisitions with the Department of the Army’s long-term stewardship goals for public safety and flood control. Captain Nowak maintains consistent working relationships with a small, focused group of contractors, primarily MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which have demonstrated sustained performance in complex civil works projects. His procurement approach favors experienced contractors with proven expertise in federal infrastructure delivery, emphasizing technical competence, safety compliance, and schedule reliability over broad vendor competition. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and a preference for firms with established track records in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. Captain Nowak’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for no set-aside mechanisms, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness and performance outcomes over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendors must still meet stringent federal compliance and quality assurance requirements. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 813910—Business Associations—which encompasses contract administration, project management, and engineering support services for infrastructure programs. He routinely acquires technical services related to hydraulic modeling, geotechnical assessments, construction oversight, and environmental compliance, demonstrating deep expertise in civil works project delivery within the federal construction domain.