Kelly Koger

Kelly Koger serves as the primary contracting lead for the W074 Endist Jacksonville office under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure and environmental engineering services critical to military readiness in Florida’s coastal and inland waterways. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under the Department of Defense, Koger specializes in dredging, shoreline protection, flood control, and ecosystem restoration projects, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain navigable waterways and resilient infrastructure. Her portfolio includes engineering, construction, and environmental support services requiring technical precision and interagency coordination. Koger maintains longstanding relationships with leading civil works contractors including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, WEEKS MARINE, INC., MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in marine construction, hydraulic engineering, and heavy equipment operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure while maintaining rigorous oversight of technical specifications and environmental compliance standards. Koger demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 86.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, including service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the defense contracting ecosystem. This high rate of set-asides underscores her dedication to expanding contractor diversity and building capacity among qualified small firms capable of delivering complex civil works services. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541990 (professional and technical services), 333996 (fluid power equipment manufacturing), and 561210 (facilities support services), indicating deep engagement with environmental engineering consultants, specialized hydraulic system suppliers, and maintenance support providers. She frequently procures technical services for dredging operations, sediment management, and ecosystem rehabilitation, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of civil engineering, environmental regulation, and military infrastructure resilience.