Michael J. Hunter

Michael J. Hunter serves as a Contract Specialist with the W2SD Endist Philadelphia under the Department of the Army, where he manages complex procurement actions supporting critical civil infrastructure and maritime engineering programs. His responsibilities include soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts for large-scale dredging, coastal resilience projects, shipyard modernization, and engineering services essential to military readiness. Hunter plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions aligned with the Army’s mission to safeguard vital ports, waterways, and installation infrastructure through technically demanding, mission-critical contracts that require specialized engineering and construction expertise. He maintains established working relationships with leading contractors in the maritime and civil engineering sectors, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C., HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC., BUCHART HORN INC, and NORFOLK DREDGING COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with firms possessing deep technical capabilities in shipbuilding, dredging operations, and marine infrastructure design. Hunter consistently engages these vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing performance, safety, and schedule integrity. Hunter’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 43.9% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside dominates, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in the defense infrastructure sector, aligning with broader Department of the Army socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting his specialization in naval vessel maintenance, shipyard upgrades, and maritime construction. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services) and 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), underscoring his technical proficiency in marine engineering, dredging equipment, and coastal surveying. Hunter’s expertise centers on complex, mission-critical acquisitions requiring integration of civil, mechanical, and naval engineering disciplines.