Kevin P. McElroy

Kevin P. McElroy serves as a Contract Specialist within the W071 Endist Omaha office under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and support services essential to military readiness and strategic deterrence. His portfolio centers on the construction, modernization, and sustainment of hardened facilities, utility corridors, and integrated training environments that underpin the Army’s operational footprint. McElroy executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a primary focus on design-build, construction management, and heavy civil engineering procurements that align with national defense priorities. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including JOHN BOWMAN, INC., PAF ELECTRICAL, INC., HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC, PERINI MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., and WASHINGTON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., reflecting a preference for experienced, technically capable firms with proven performance in defense-related construction and infrastructure support. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation engagement, rigorous performance monitoring, and a focus on mission-critical delivery timelines. McElroy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and approximately one-third designated as HUBZone set-asides. His procurement strategy actively prioritizes small business participation, particularly firms certified under HUBZone programs, to foster economic development in underserved communities while ensuring access to specialized local expertise. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing the procurement of reinforced facilities for nuclear deterrence systems, road and utility infrastructure, and site preparation for military installations. McElroy’s expertise lies in managing complex, high-stakes construction projects requiring compliance with military engineering standards, environmental regulations, and force protection requirements.