Gary Faykes

Gary Faykes serves as a Contracting Officer for W2SD Endist Baltimore, a division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to military readiness. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of military and federal facilities. Faykes specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements involving commercial and institutional buildings as well as civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army engineering standards. He plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally sound, performance-based contracts that deliver durable, safe, and mission-sustaining infrastructure across Army installations. Faykes maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Grunley Construction Co., Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Matthews Group Inc., Curtin Maritime Corp, and Cheroenhaka Nottoway Enterprises, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy construction, maritime infrastructure, and large-scale civil works. His contracting approach emphasizes performance history, technical capability, and past performance evaluations, fostering stable, high-reliability vendor relationships that support mission continuity and quality assurance. Faykes’ procurement portfolio reflects a strict no set-aside policy, with 100% of awards issued as full and open competitions. While he does not reserve contracts for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his office actively promotes fair competition and equitable access for all qualified contractors, aligning with Army-wide directives to maximize efficiency and value in infrastructure delivery. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting deep expertise in facility modernization and transportation infrastructure. He routinely manages acquisitions for reinforced concrete structures, site grading, utility integration, and environmental compliance measures, requiring specialized knowledge in federal construction standards and engineering specifications.