Megan Acord

Megan Acord serves as a Contract Specialist for the W071 Endist Portland under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of critical civil engineering, environmental, and infrastructure maintenance services essential to sustaining federal waterways, hydropower systems, and defense-related facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Her procurement portfolio centers on heavy civil construction, technical consulting, and environmental compliance solutions, ensuring operational readiness and regulatory adherence for federally owned water infrastructure. She navigates complex solicitation processes under FAR Part 19 and coordinates with technical stakeholders to align contract requirements with mission-critical infrastructure needs. Acord maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AECOM B&V PORTLAND AE JV, CORNFORTH-GANNETT FLEMING, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC., and TETRA TECH, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors with specialized engineering capabilities and regional firms experienced in federal water resource projects. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, lifecycle maintenance planning, and integrated environmental stewardship, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Acord prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 60% of her awards, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the region’s contracting ecosystem. She also routinely utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a structured commitment to socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive rigor and mission alignment in every acquisition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing), 561730 (Landscaping Services), and 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills), indicating deep engagement with infrastructure components, site remediation, and materials supply for water and energy systems. She specializes in acquiring engineered solutions for flood control, navigational infrastructure, and hydropower maintenance, blending technical specifications with regulatory frameworks to deliver resilient, sustainable public works.