Gislaine Exantus

Gislaine Exantus supports procurement operations for the W072 Endist Pittsburgh under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, playing a critical role in advancing civil infrastructure projects vital to federal water resource management. She facilitates acquisitions for construction, maintenance, and modernization of dams, levees, locks, and water control systems, ensuring alignment with the Department of the Army’s mission of flood control, navigation, and environmental resilience. Her work encompasses full lifecycle contract management—from solicitation through award and administration—focusing on complex engineering and materials-based procurements that require technical precision and regulatory compliance. Exantus maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which provide specialized civil works and site development services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, regionally experienced vendors capable of executing large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure tasks under stringent federal standards. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and consistent recompetition within a trusted vendor pool. A pronounced commitment to small business participation defines her socioeconomic contracting strategy, with over 70% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity while ensuring access to qualified, mission-ready contractors. No-set-aside awards are reserved for unique technical requirements where small business capacity is limited. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), 532412 (Construction Machinery Rental), and 335313 (Switchgear Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring engineered materials, heavy equipment services, and electrical infrastructure components. This technical specialization underscores her ability to manage complex supply chains supporting durable, high-integrity civil works projects.