Lisa S. Simmons

Lisa S. Simmons serves as a Contract Specialist for W074 Endist Savannah under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the modernization and sustainment of critical military infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness through civil engineering, facility renovation, and environmental remediation. Her acquisitions primarily involve commercial and institutional building construction, heavy civil engineering, and facilities support services, requiring deep technical coordination with engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers. Simmons maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of joint venture contractors, including BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JOINT VENTURE, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, and GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for established, multi-disciplinary teams capable of delivering large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects. She also engages with specialized firms such as SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC. and ZAPATA GROUP, INC., indicating a strategic reliance on firms with proven expertise in environmental compliance, utility systems, and institutional construction. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on collaborative, performance-based partnerships that prioritize technical capability and past performance. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Simmons demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with nearly 42% of her portfolio allocated to set-asides. She consistently awards contracts under Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 8(a), and HUBZone programs, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals and fostering diverse contractor engagement. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting expertise in building renovation, utility infrastructure, and site development. She frequently procures engineering services, facilities support, and water/sewer construction, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military facility lifecycle management and environmental stewardship.