Justin Helfman

Justin Helfman serves as Deputy for Small Business at W2SD Endist New York, a U.S. Army installation engineering agency responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical civil and military infrastructure across the Northeast. In this role, he oversees the integration of small business participation into the agency’s construction procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with federal socioeconomic goals while supporting mission-critical infrastructure projects. He advises on contract planning, set-aside eligibility, and vendor outreach to enhance small business access to Department of the Army contracting opportunities, primarily within commercial and institutional building construction. 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 firms are frequently engaged for design-build, renovation, and facility modernization efforts, reflecting a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in federal construction delivery. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and collaborative vendor partnerships that prioritize quality, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance. His set-aside strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business inclusion, with approximately one-third of awards structured as 8(a) competed contracts, while the majority remain open to general competition. This pattern demonstrates a strategic focus on leveraging the 8(a) program to develop capable small businesses without compromising mission requirements. Helfman actively promotes socioeconomic contracting objectives, ensuring that small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms have meaningful pathways to compete for Army infrastructure work. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of military and civilian facilities. This specialization underscores his deep expertise in federal construction contracting, including compliance with UFC standards, environmental regulations, and sustainable building practices. He ensures all acquisitions align with the Army’s resilience and readiness goals through technically sound, competitively awarded contracts.