Justin Helfman

Justin Helfman serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist New York office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing civil engineering and infrastructure acquisition programs critical to military readiness in the Northeast. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for construction, engineering services, and facility modernization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance military and civilian infrastructure. His portfolio primarily supports projects involving transportation networks, utilities, and environmental systems, requiring rigorous technical oversight and interagency coordination. Helfman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, STV HDR USMA JOINT VENTURE, LODUCA ASSOCIATES, INC., and H & L CONTRACTING LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil construction and engineering design, often leveraging joint ventures to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary projects. His procurement approach emphasizes contractor reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in compliance and performance accountability. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures appropriate set-aside designations are applied based on market analysis and capability assessments. Helfman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and water and sewer infrastructure (237110). He routinely procures services related to flood risk mitigation, navigation channel maintenance, and facility upgrades, demonstrating deep expertise in public works contracting within the military engineering domain.