Joseph Orlando

Joseph Orlando serves as the primary contracting lead for W072 Endist Detroit under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of civil engineering and infrastructure support services critical to military logistics and environmental resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical services contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize waterways, harbors, dredging systems, and related civil works. His procurements consistently support operational readiness through large-scale heavy civil construction and specialized engineering services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army engineering standards. Orlando maintains established working relationships with key contractors including KOONTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCORPORATED, STRATUS SECURITY MANAGEMENT INC, MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., GREAT LAKES DOCK AND MATERIALS, L.L.C., and TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in heavy civil construction, marine infrastructure, security services, and technical testing. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor reliability and technical capability, often re-engaging contractors with demonstrated performance on complex, mission-critical projects. While the majority of his acquisitions—72.2%—are unrestricted, Orlando actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.8%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides but demonstrates consistent engagement with qualified small businesses across core technical domains, fostering competitive bidding and capacity building within the small business community. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in water supply systems (221310), testing laboratories (541380), and security patrol services (561612). He specializes in acquiring services related to dredging, breakwater construction, electrical distribution for military facilities, and environmental compliance testing, reflecting deep technical expertise in civil works and infrastructure resilience.