Erick Ottoson

Erick Ottoson serves as the primary contracting lead for the W071 Endist Kansas City, operating under the Department of the Army, where he manages a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and facility support acquisitions critical to sustaining military infrastructure. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for construction, maintenance, and environmental services that directly support operational readiness across Army installations. Ottoson routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 36 and Part 53, with a focus on long-term service agreements and capitalized asset projects that ensure the integrity of military housing, water systems, roadways, and utility networks. He maintains strong, recurring relationships with leading engineering and environmental contractors including HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC., BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., and HGL-APTIM TECHNOLOGIES JV LLC, often engaging them through competitive negotiated procurements for technical services and construction management. His partnership approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for joint ventures and experienced prime contractors capable of delivering integrated civil works and environmental remediation solutions. Ottoson demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 64% of his awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strategic emphasis on broadening vendor diversity. He frequently utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, aligning with Army priorities to promote veteran economic inclusion while ensuring qualified, mission-capable vendors are engaged. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and construction equipment leasing (532412). He specializes in acquiring site development, erosion control, environmental remediation, and infrastructure maintenance services, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and regulatory demands of military facility sustainment.