Mary Chandler

Mary Chandler serves as a key procurement lead within the W072 Endist Louisville under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing civil engineering and infrastructure acquisition programs critical to military installation readiness. She oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for the construction, renovation, and modernization of military facilities—including barracks, training ranges, utilities, and energy systems—ensuring alignment with Army sustainability and resilience goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain operational infrastructure across the continental United States through compliant, efficient contracting practices that prioritize long-term asset durability and mission continuity. Chandler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including Thalle-Bauer LLC, HARPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC. These firms are regularly engaged for complex, multi-year construction and site development projects requiring specialized expertise in military-grade infrastructure, geotechnical engineering, and utility system integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes proven performance, technical capability, and adherence to federal construction standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability and compliance. Chandler’s portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on leveraging industry-wide capacity rather than socioeconomic programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her contracting patterns, she maintains compliance with all federal procurement regulations and ensures transparency in source selection. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 531190—Lessors of Other Real Estate Property—which reflects her role in facilitating long-term lease agreements and facility management contracts for military infrastructure. This specialization underscores her expertise in real property acquisition, land use planning, and the integration of civil engineering systems to support sustained operational readiness.