Keree Graves

Keree Graves serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver critical civil and military engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions related to infrastructure resilience, hydropower systems, and installation support, Graves oversees contracts for specialized engineering services, mechanical systems, and facility maintenance. Her work directly enables the operation and modernization of dams, levees, locks, and associated water resource infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal engineering standards and operational readiness requirements. Graves maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including JR MERIT, INC., NORTHBANK CIVIL AND MARINE, INC., NORTH WIND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC, KNIGHT CONST. & SUPPLY, INC., and TRANSCO INDUSTRIES, INC. These partners are frequently engaged for civil construction, marine works, electrical system upgrades, and heavy equipment supply—reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal infrastructure projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Graves consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 82% of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and specialized capabilities of small firms in delivering niche engineering and maintenance services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 335132 (electric lighting fixtures), 561730 (landscaping services), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), 332991 (ball and roller bearing manufacturing), and 333517 (machine tool manufacturing). These reflect a technical emphasis on mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and environmental maintenance—underscoring her expertise in procuring precision-engineered components and services essential to the sustained operation of federal water resource and energy infrastructure.