Ivan V. Damaso

Ivan V. Damaso serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist New York office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure across the Northeastern United States. He manages the full lifecycle of complex construction and engineering acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning contracts with the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness through resilient civil and military engineering assets. His portfolio primarily encompasses heavy civil engineering, facility construction, and technical engineering services, requiring meticulous oversight of performance standards, safety protocols, and environmental compliance under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Mr. Damaso maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, STV HDR USMA JOINT VENTURE, LODUCA ASSOCIATES, INC., and H & L CONTRACTING LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven capabilities in military infrastructure projects, often involving joint ventures and multi-disciplinary teams capable of delivering large-scale, mission-critical work under tight operational timelines. His procurement approach emphasizes contractor reliability, past performance, and technical competency over price alone, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted without set-asides, Mr. Damaso demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 14.3% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of meeting the technical demands of civil engineering and construction projects, ensuring socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission integrity. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by 541330 (Engineering Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). He specializes in acquiring services related to transportation networks, utility systems, facility upgrades, and environmental remediation, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and regulatory nuances of military infrastructure procurement.