Jerome T. Rifkin

Jerome T. Rifkin serves as a Contracting Officer for W2SD Endist Baltimore, a division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within the Department of the Army, where he is responsible for managing complex infrastructure and civil engineering acquisitions to support military readiness and federal facility sustainability. His portfolio encompasses full lifecycle contract administration for construction, engineering services, and environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Rifkin plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mandate to design, construct, and maintain critical infrastructure across DoD installations, balancing technical rigor with fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. He maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO., LLC, MATTHEWS GROUP INC, CURTIN MARITIME CORP, and CHEROENHAKA NOTTOWAY ENTERPRISES, LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in heavy civil works, maritime construction, and institutional building delivery. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous pre-award evaluations, and long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance. Rifkin’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating active support for small business participation. While the majority of his contracts remain open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with relevant construction and engineering capabilities, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for inclusive contracting. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring his specialization in large-scale infrastructure projects including roads, utilities, institutional facilities, and civil engineering design. He routinely procures turnkey solutions requiring integrated design-build delivery, environmental compliance, and construction management services, demonstrating deep domain expertise in federal facility modernization and resilience initiatives.