Greg M. Hermsen

Greg M. Hermsen serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Chicago office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing civil infrastructure acquisitions critical to military readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for heavy civil engineering projects, from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration. Hermsen specializes in complex, mission-critical contracts involving water control systems, harbor facilities, erosion control structures, and related civil works, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Army Corps of Engineers’ strategic infrastructure priorities. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors such as MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., who consistently deliver specialized construction and environmental services under long-term performance-based agreements. Hermsen’s procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering collaborative partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in heavy civil engineering and environmental remediation. Hermsen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 62% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. He also routinely includes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive rigor and technical integrity in source selection. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in water and sewer line construction (237110). He regularly procures services related to flood risk reduction, navigational infrastructure, and erosion control, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal civil works standards and the unique demands of military infrastructure resilience. Hermsen’s expertise ensures that acquisitions directly support operational readiness through durable, mission-critical civil works delivery.