Justin L. DeArmond

Justin L. DeArmond serves as a Contracting Officer for W2SN Endist Alaska under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex civil engineering and infrastructure acquisition programs in Alaska’s remote and environmentally sensitive regions. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for military facility sustainment, including design, construction, and environmental remediation projects critical to operational readiness. His portfolio emphasizes resilient base infrastructure development under extreme climatic conditions, ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards and long-term facility integrity. DeArmond routinely handles architect-engineer services, construction management, and utility infrastructure contracts, applying rigorous acquisition strategies aligned with Army Corps of Engineers guidelines and the National Environmental Policy Act. DeArmond maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc., Shannon & Wilson Inc., R&M Consultants, Inc., Unit Company, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in arctic engineering, geotechnical analysis, and military construction in austere environments. His procurement approach prioritizes technical capability and past performance over volume, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet stringent military and environmental standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted as full and open competitions, DeArmond demonstrates targeted support for small business participation through a 14.3% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate, compliance-driven commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising technical requirements, aligning with Department of Defense priorities for veteran-owned enterprise engagement. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) at 57.1%, followed by 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction). He specializes in procuring design-build services, site development, energy infrastructure, and environmental mitigation systems tailored to Alaska’s unique logistical and climatic challenges, demonstrating deep domain expertise in military civil engineering procurement.