Heather Race

Heather Race serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist Norfolk office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition programs critical to sustaining and modernizing military infrastructure across the Eastern United States. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for environmental remediation and facility support services. She plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to ensure operational readiness through resilient infrastructure, with a primary focus on complex, high-stakes environmental remediation projects that align with Department of Defense environmental compliance standards. Heather consistently collaborates with a core group of experienced contractors, including CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, SAWYER SERVICES INC, VANAR EASTERN JV1, LLC, and RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC, all of whom possess proven capabilities in hazardous material abatement, soil and groundwater remediation, and military facility decontamination. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established firms with demonstrated technical expertise and past performance in DoD environmental contracts, fostering reliable, performance-based partnerships that prioritize safety, regulatory compliance, and mission continuity. A defining feature of Heather’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and the empowerment of small disadvantaged businesses. Every acquisition she manages is structured to maximize participation by 8(a)-certified firms, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while leveraging the innovative capacity of small business contractors in technically demanding environmental domains. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), where she specializes in procuring services related to contaminated site cleanup, asbestos and lead abatement, underground storage tank removal, and military-specific environmental restoration. She brings deep familiarity with EPA and DoD regulatory frameworks, ensuring all procurements meet stringent environmental standards while delivering mission-critical outcomes for Army installations.