Ian Weiss

Ian Weiss serves as a procurement professional within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to maintain and modernize critical military infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility sustainment, environmental services, and operational support systems, ensuring installations remain mission-ready. His acquisitions span construction-related services, utilities infrastructure, and facility operations, with an emphasis on compliance with federal contracting regulations and mission-aligned delivery timelines. He plays a key role in translating engineering and logistical requirements into actionable procurement strategies that support long-term readiness goals. Weiss maintains consistent relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Grunley Construction Co., Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, and Matthews Group Inc., reflecting a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in civil works, maritime operations, and institutional facility support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance reliability and past performance validation, often leveraging long-term agreements and task order contracts to streamline delivery across multiple installations. He also collaborates regularly with niche vendors such as Curtin Maritime Corp and Cherohenaka Nottoway Enterprises, LLC, indicating a strategic alignment with specialized service providers capable of addressing complex, site-specific requirements. Weiss demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently incorporates Women-Owned Small Business preferences and maintains a balanced approach between set-aside and open competitions, ensuring broad market participation while prioritizing small business development. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small and underserved vendors without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), 518210 (Computing Infrastructure and Data Services), and 561730 (Landscaping Services), with significant activity in water supply systems (221310) and roofing (238160). This reflects expertise in facility operations, environmental compliance, and digital infrastructure support—areas critical to sustaining Army installations’ day-to-day functionality and long-term resilience.