Jim A. Lee

Jim A. Lee serves as a key procurement lead within the W074 Endist Savannah, part of the Department of the Army’s Civil Engineering and Environmental Compliance mission. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical infrastructure projects, including electric power transmission systems, commercial and institutional building construction, and fossil fuel-based energy generation facilities. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the timely delivery of resilient, compliant, and sustainably engineered solutions across Army installations. Lee handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—emphasizing technical precision and regulatory adherence in high-stakes federal construction and utility modernization programs. Lee maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of experienced joint ventures and specialty contractors, including BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JOINT VENTURE, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC., and ZAPATA GROUP, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vertically integrated teams with demonstrated expertise in military-grade construction, energy infrastructure, and environmental remediation. His contracting patterns favor established joint ventures capable of delivering multi-disciplinary services under tight operational timelines, indicating a reliance on proven performers with proven track records in Department of Defense environments. Lee’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on rapid infrastructure modernization and operational continuity. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, contractors are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and capacity to meet stringent military standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221121 (electric bulk power transmission), 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), and 221112 (fossil fuel electric power generation), underscoring deep expertise in energy infrastructure, facility upgrades, and utility system modernization. He consistently procures engineered solutions requiring compliance with Army Regulation 420-1 and DoD environmental standards, demonstrating specialized knowledge in power distribution networks, HVAC systems, and facility resilience planning.