Megan R. Manis

Megan R. Manis serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Chicago office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she manages the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure projects essential to military readiness and national defense. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for heavy civil engineering works, including water control systems, harbor facilities, and erosion control structures. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic mission to enhance infrastructure resilience and operational sustainability across the nation’s waterways and coastal zones. Megan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC. and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., who deliver complex engineering and environmental remediation services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and performance reliability. She frequently engages with contractors experienced in heavy civil construction and environmental compliance, fostering collaborative relationships that support mission-critical timelines and quality standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 21% of awards designated for socioeconomic categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively leverages Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 to expand opportunities for qualified small firms, demonstrating a balanced approach between mission needs and socioeconomic objectives. Megan’s portfolio is heavily focused on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in boat building (336612), cut stone manufacturing (327991), flooring (238330), and landscaping services (561730). Her technical expertise spans the procurement of durable, mission-critical infrastructure components and environmental mitigation services, requiring deep familiarity with geotechnical, hydraulic, and marine construction standards.