Justin S. Hayes

Justin S. Hayes supports the procurement mission of W071 Endist Portland under the Department of the Army, managing complex acquisitions for heavy civil engineering, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience projects across the Pacific Northwest. He oversees contracts for the maintenance and modernization of federal waterways, hydropower systems, and flood control infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through technical services and specialized equipment leasing. His portfolio emphasizes mission-critical engineering solutions that align with Army Corps of Engineers standards and federal environmental regulations, requiring precise compliance with FAR and DFARS provisions. Hayes maintains longstanding relationships with top-tier contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AECOM B&V PORTLAND AE JV, CORNFORTH-GANNETT FLEMING, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC., and TETRA TECH, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for integrated service providers capable of delivering multidisciplinary engineering, environmental assessment, and construction management services. His contracting approach prioritizes firms with proven experience in federal water resource projects and demonstrated capacity for navigating complex regulatory environments, fostering collaborative, performance-based delivery models. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly 44% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Hayes consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with technical expertise in civil infrastructure, environmental testing, and consulting services, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission performance. The primary NAICS categories under his purview include 532490 for specialized equipment leasing, 541690 for scientific and technical consulting, and 541380 for environmental and geotechnical testing services. He frequently procures services related to hydraulic modeling, sediment management, dam safety assessments, and infrastructure monitoring systems, demonstrating deep expertise in water resource engineering and federal facility sustainment. His work ensures that critical infrastructure remains compliant, resilient, and operationally viable under evolving climate and regulatory conditions.