Gilbert Chonje

Gilbert Chonje serves as a key procurement lead within the W07V Endist Memphis office of the Department of the Army, overseeing complex civil engineering and industrial maintenance acquisitions critical to Army installation resilience and force readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts under NAICS 237990, he specializes in heavy and civil engineering projects including the rehabilitation of engineer yards, maintenance of specialized construction equipment, and infrastructure modernization at strategic logistics hubs. His work directly supports the Army’s mission to sustain operational infrastructure across the continental United States, ensuring that base facilities and heavy equipment systems remain mission-ready through timely, compliant, and technically rigorous contracting. Chonje maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including SIA SOLUTIONS LLC, SUPERIOR-LIDGERWOOD-MUNDY CORP, DONALD BOND CONSTRUCTION INC., VIXEN LLC, and FIREWATCH CONTRACTING OF FLORIDA LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in military-grade civil works, industrial maintenance, and heavy equipment systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with federal construction standards, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong, structured commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses receive approximately 30% of opportunities, while women-owned and HUBZone firms are prioritized at 20% and 10% respectively, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden economic inclusion within defense infrastructure contracting. Chonje’s technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 237990, which encompasses large-scale heavy and civil engineering construction—specifically the design, renovation, and maintenance of military infrastructure such as roads, airfields, utilities, and industrial facilities. His acquisitions require deep expertise in federal construction codes, environmental compliance, and heavy machinery maintenance, ensuring that all projects meet the Army’s stringent operational and safety standards.