Mark Corse

Mark E. Corse serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex construction and engineering acquisitions within a federal agency focused on infrastructure and public works. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirements definition through award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR provisions and federal construction standards. His portfolio centers on civil engineering projects requiring specialized technical oversight, including transportation, land development, and resource extraction activities. Corse plays a critical role in aligning acquisition strategy with national infrastructure priorities, balancing operational needs with socioeconomic objectives. His contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in heavy civil construction, quarrying, and forestry support services. He engages with a diverse mix of large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize performance, safety, and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently works with vendors possessing proven experience in public works delivery, particularly those certified under federal socioeconomic programs. Corse demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently utilizes HUBZone set-asides and, to a lesser extent, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) preferences, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity in underserved communities. His contracting patterns align with federal goals to increase small business contracting in infrastructure sectors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to highway and bridge construction, other heavy civil engineering, and crushed stone mining. He routinely manages contracts for earthmoving, structural foundations, roadways, and forestry support services, requiring deep familiarity with engineering specifications, environmental compliance, and materials sourcing. Corse’s expertise centers on large-scale, publicly funded infrastructure projects demanding precision in scope definition and contractor performance evaluation.