Jacob McVay

Jacob McVay serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of critical environmental remediation and infrastructure restoration services for Department of the Army installations. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracting processes, he ensures compliance with federal regulations while delivering mission-critical solutions that support operational readiness and environmental stewardship across military and federal properties. His portfolio is exclusively focused on remediation services, aligning with the agency’s mandate to address hazardous material contamination, soil and groundwater cleanup, and long-term environmental compliance at defense sites. McVay maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Grunley Construction Co., Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Matthews Group Inc., Curtin Maritime Corp, and Cheroenhaka Nottoway Enterprises, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in complex environmental engineering, dredging, containment, and remedial action execution. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring rigorous technical proposals and demonstrated past performance in high-risk, regulated environments. McVay’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued as full and open competitions. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and operational urgency over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing contractor qualifications and mission-critical delivery timelines above certification-based sourcing. His primary procurement domain is NAICS 562910—Remediation Services—encompassing hazardous waste removal, asbestos abatement, lead paint mitigation, and contaminated site restoration. He specializes in acquiring engineering-driven environmental solutions requiring specialized equipment, regulatory permitting, and adherence to EPA and Army Corps standards, making him a technical expert in defense-related environmental compliance contracting.