Herbert W. Hankins, Jr.

Herbert W. Hankins, Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist with the W2SD Endist Norfolk under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and engineering services to support military readiness across the Eastern United States. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for construction, facility modernization, and technical engineering support, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Hankins specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions involving civil works, military housing, and administrative facility upgrades, often coordinating with engineers, project managers, and legal advisors to deliver timely and compliant solutions. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, SAWYER SERVICES INC, VANAR EASTERN JV1, LLC, and RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC, reflecting a preference for experienced, high-performing firms capable of executing large-scale civil and industrial construction projects. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation, often utilizing firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types suited for infrastructure delivery. Hankins fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in accountability, schedule adherence, and quality assurance standards. Hankins demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and socioeconomic program compliance, ensuring opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses and other eligible entities without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he secures design, surveying, and technical analysis for military facilities, followed by 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) for infrastructure projects. He also procures industrial building construction (236210) and water transportation support services (488390), demonstrating deep expertise in civil engineering domains critical to Army base resilience and operational sustainability.