Kenneth E. Mackay

Mr. Ken Mackay serves as a contracting professional within the W072 Endist Buffalo office of the Department of the Army, where he manages complex civil works and infrastructure acquisitions critical to national defense readiness. His portfolio centers on heavy and civil engineering projects, including dredging, waterway maintenance, coastal protection, and contaminated site remediation. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain military and public infrastructure through competitive procurement processes that align with federal construction and environmental restoration priorities. Mackay routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for safety, sustainability, and mission-critical delivery. He maintains a strong working relationship with MBX BUILDERS LLC, a primary contractor for large-scale civil engineering tasks, and regularly engages with a diverse pool of qualified vendors specializing in infrastructure rehabilitation and environmental remediation. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term contractor reliability, fostering partnerships grounded in accountability and operational readiness. Mackay demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 65% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business set-asides over no-set-aside awards, while also incorporating 8(a) and HUBZone programs to expand economic opportunity and enhance workforce diversity in the construction sector. His procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting deep expertise in water infrastructure, marine works, and large-scale earthmoving projects. He also procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 and specialized shipyard support under NAICS 336611, demonstrating technical proficiency in hydraulic systems, geotechnical design, and marine construction standards. His domain expertise ensures acquisitions align with Army Corps of Engineers’ engineering directives and environmental compliance frameworks.