Jene Gray

Jene Gray serves as a key procurement lead within the W072 Endist Louisville office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and civil engineering services essential to military installation readiness. Responsible for managing complex construction and facility modernization contracts, Gray ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic priorities in resilient infrastructure, energy security, and sustainable installation design. Their portfolio primarily includes civil works, utilities, barracks, and training facility enhancements, requiring deep familiarity with construction standards, environmental compliance, and federal construction contracting methodologies. Gray maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of established contractors, including Thalle-Bauer LLC, HARPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced general contractors with proven capabilities in military construction, site development, and infrastructure rehabilitation. The working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on reliability in high-stakes, mission-critical environments. A defining feature of Gray’s contracting approach is a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 77.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and build capacity among small, locally-based contractors capable of delivering quality construction and site services. Socioeconomic preferences consistently prioritize small business concerns, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Gray’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to construction equipment rental (532412) and transportation logistics (483113, 483211), alongside niche areas such as ship repair (336611). This indicates expertise in procuring not only physical construction but also the specialized equipment and logistical support required to sustain remote or water-accessible military installations, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both civil engineering and operational logistics domains.