Kim B Ellerman

Mr. Kim B. Ellerman serves as a senior contracting professional within the W071 Endist Seattle office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure and construction services critical to military installation resilience across the Pacific Northwest. His portfolio encompasses heavy civil engineering, facility construction, environmental remediation, and hydraulic infrastructure projects aligned with the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain and modernize defense installations. Ellerman manages complex, mission-critical procurements under FAR Part 36, frequently utilizing design-build and construction management-at-risk delivery methods to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes for high-priority defense infrastructure. He maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including RDC JPA Architecture, FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, Walsh Federal LLC, Absher Construction Co., and Big River Construction Inc., who consistently deliver specialized engineering, marine repair, and heavy construction services. Ellerman’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for contractors possessing proven experience in military-grade construction standards and environmental compliance. His partnerships reflect a focus on technical proficiency, safety record, and past performance in challenging coastal and remote environments. Ellerman demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 84.6% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, including SBA-certified 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, aligning with DoD’s socioeconomic goals while ensuring competitive, capable vendor participation. His approach balances regulatory compliance with strategic sourcing to foster a diverse, resilient small business base. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 332911 (industrial valve manufacturing), 221310 (water supply and irrigation systems), and 334418 (electronic assembly manufacturing), reflecting technical demands in hydraulic control systems, water infrastructure, and mission-critical electronics. He also procures specialized services related to crushed stone mining and recreational facility construction, underscoring a broad technical expertise spanning civil, environmental, and military-specific engineering domains.