Justin D. Dudenhefer

Justin D. Dudenhefer serves as a Contract Specialist within the W07V Endist New Orleans office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil works procurement actions critical to Gulf Coast infrastructure resilience. He specializes in complex heavy and civil engineering acquisitions, overseeing the solicitation, award, and administration of contracts for flood risk reduction, coastal restoration, and water resource management projects. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to design and construct large-scale hydraulic structures, levees, and dredging systems that protect vulnerable communities from storm surge and erosion. Dudenhefer routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, with a focus on construction and environmental remediation services. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., PRECISION CONSTRUCTION LLC, M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, and RED BISON SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in marine construction, dredging, and heavy civil engineering. Dudenhefer fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships grounded in technical compliance, schedule adherence, and safety standards, ensuring mission-critical projects meet stringent Corps of Engineers design and environmental requirements. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the scale and specialized nature of the work. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides are currently predominant, he ensures small business subcontracting goals are met in larger contracts. Dudenhefer’s technical focus is centered on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing levee construction, channel stabilization, and structural dredging. He also manages niche acquisitions under NAICS 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) for localized wastewater infrastructure. His domain expertise lies in hydraulic engineering systems, sediment management, and environmental compliance within sensitive coastal ecosystems.