Mary R Kiefer

Mary R. Kiefer serves as a key procurement lead within the W07V Endist New Orleans office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of large-scale civil works and hydraulic infrastructure projects critical to Gulf Coast resilience. She manages contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to mitigate flood risks, restore coastal ecosystems, and enhance water resource infrastructure across Louisiana. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex engineering constructions requiring specialized dredging, levee systems, and shoreline stabilization—acquisitions that demand rigorous technical oversight and compliance with federal construction standards under FAR Part 36. Kiefer’s work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure while adhering to Army regulatory frameworks and environmental permitting requirements. She maintains longstanding partnerships with leading contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering and marine operations, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., and MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP. These relationships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in dredging, bulkhead construction, and navigable waterway maintenance. Kiefer prioritizes contractors with demonstrated capability in complex marine environments, often selecting those with niche experience in Gulf Coast hydrology and sediment management to ensure project success under challenging ecological conditions. Her contracting approach favors open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the technical complexity and scale of required services. However, she consistently supports socioeconomic goals, allocating 12.5% of awards to HUBZone and 12.5% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced compliance with federal small business mandates without compromising mission readiness. Kiefer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing flood control structures, coastal restoration, and bulkhead systems. She also procures specialized marine services under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and management consulting under NAICS 541618 to support project planning and environmental compliance. Her technical domain expertise centers on hydraulic engineering, sediment dynamics, and large-scale civil works delivery within federally regulated waterways.