Lester Gebski

LTC Lester Gebski serves as a key contracting professional within the W31R Endis Middle East office under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical military infrastructure projects across the Middle East. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle procurement activities for commercial and institutional construction contracts essential to force projection and sustainment operations. He ensures alignment with Department of Defense standards for mission-ready facilities, including military housing, logistics storage, and energy infrastructure, with a focus on secure, durable, and rapidly deployable construction solutions. Gebski’s portfolio is centered on complex, mission-critical construction acquisitions that support enduring U.S. military presence and operational readiness in theater. Gebski maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including CDM Constructors Inc., Arkell International, L.L.C., and Exyte U.S., Inc.—all of which have demonstrated proven capability in delivering large-scale, high-integrity construction projects under austere conditions. These partnerships are characterized by technical rigor, compliance with military construction specifications, and a track record of on-time, mission-aligned delivery. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and contractor accountability to ensure facility integrity and operational continuity. Gebski’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and schedule certainty over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency and complexity of overseas infrastructure requirements. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, all solicitations adhere to federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. His primary technical domain is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he specializes in procuring turnkey construction services for fortified facilities, including reinforced structures, utility integration, and security-enhanced infrastructure. His expertise lies in managing contracts requiring adherence to UFC standards, military construction codes, and expeditionary engineering requirements, ensuring facilities meet the highest standards of durability and mission compatibility.