Gail E. Hill

Gail E. Hill serves as a key procurement professional within the W072 Endist Detroit office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of civil engineering and environmental services critical to military infrastructure resilience. Responsible for managing complex contracts under the W911XK contract vehicle, Hill ensures the timely delivery of design, construction, and maintenance services for waterways, harbors, breakwaters, and dredging systems that support Army logistics and operational readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses large-scale civil works projects requiring technical expertise in hydraulic engineering, environmental compliance, and heavy construction, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize national defense infrastructure. Hill maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including STRATUS SECURITY MANAGEMENT INC, GREAT LAKES DOCK AND MATERIALS, L.L.C., KOONTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCORPORATED, MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., and TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven capability in delivering high-complexity civil works, marine construction, and electrical systems integration for federal water infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term performance, technical reliability, and adherence to Army Corps of Engineers standards, fostering collaborative, mission-driven vendor partnerships. Hill’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While no formal socioeconomic set-asides are utilized, her portfolio still supports small business participation through subcontracting opportunities and competitive bidding among qualified firms. Her approach prioritizes technical merit and past performance over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, mission-critical capabilities. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) at 50%, 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) at 25%, and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) at 25%. She routinely acquires services related to hydrologic modeling, sediment management, structural design, and environmental remediation, demonstrating deep expertise in federal civil works procurement and infrastructure lifecycle management.