Mark Cooley

Mark Cooley serves as a key procurement lead within the W071 Endist Omaha office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex infrastructure and support service acquisitions critical to military base readiness and strategic deterrence. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for hardened facility construction, utility corridor development, and operational support systems, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and National Defense Strategy objectives. His acquisitions span civil engineering, logistics support, and environmental services, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical infrastructure resilience and sustainment across the continental U.S. defense footprint. Cooley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including JOHN BOWMAN, INC., PAF ELECTRICAL, INC., HENDRICKSON TRANSPORTATION LLC, PERINI MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., and WASHINGTON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in heavy construction, specialized electrical systems, heavy-haul transportation, and integrated project management. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, stringent compliance with military construction standards, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. Cooley’s procurement portfolio is entirely structured under Total Small Business Set-Aside authority per FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring broad participation across diverse categories including 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB firms. This approach not only fulfills statutory obligations but actively cultivates a resilient, competitive small business base capable of supporting complex defense infrastructure missions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), each representing approximately 22% of activity, alongside significant investment in landscaping (561730) and RV park operations (721211) to support training and garrison sustainment. This reflects deep technical expertise in integrated base infrastructure, environmental compliance, and energy logistics essential to modern military operations.