Jesus Lugo

Jesse Lugo serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W074 Endist Jacksonville office, operating under the W912EP agency code. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of civil infrastructure and environmental engineering contracts critical to military readiness, with a focus on dredging, flood control, shoreline protection, and ecosystem restoration projects across Florida’s waterways. His acquisitions span construction, marine repair, and specialized engineering services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the Army’s mission of sustaining navigable waterways and resilient coastal defenses. Lugo’s portfolio is characterized by complex, mission-critical procurements requiring technical expertise in hydraulic systems and environmental compliance. Lugo maintains long-standing relationships with leading marine and civil construction contractors, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, WEEKS MARINE, INC., MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in dredging, shipyard repair, and large-scale earthmoving operations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering collaborative, results-driven relationships with firms possessing the specialized equipment and workforce required for demanding coastal engineering tasks. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lugo consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 56% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition within the civil works sector. While no set-asides are exclusively reserved for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms, his portfolio regularly includes small business prime contractors, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals and promoting regional economic resilience. Lugo’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 336612 (Boat Building), and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), underscoring his technical expertise in marine infrastructure and heavy equipment procurement. He also oversees contracts related to nautical instrumentation (334511) and specialized training (611420), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to supporting complex engineering operations. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of civil engineering, maritime logistics, and environmental compliance, ensuring acquisitions meet both operational and regulatory standards.