Michael J. Scism

Michael J. Scism serves as a Contract Specialist with the W071 Endist Kansas City under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and modernization acquisitions to support operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, environmental, and facility support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the Army’s infrastructure modernization priorities. His work directly enables the maintenance and enhancement of military housing, water and wastewater systems, roadways, and institutional buildings, making him a key enabler of installation resilience and mission readiness. Scism routinely collaborates with established industry partners including HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC., BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC, HGL-APTIM TECHNOLOGIES JV LLC, and ZAPATA BLACK & VEATCH JV, LLC. These relationships reflect a pattern of engaging large, technically capable firms with proven expertise in civil engineering, environmental remediation, and institutional construction. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation through structured contract types and rigorous oversight. A strong advocate for small business participation, Scism consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. He also supports Women-Owned Small Business opportunities, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining technical rigor. His socioeconomic contracting strategy balances broad access with mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for more than 60% of his activity, alongside specialized work in janitorial services, oil and gas pipeline infrastructure, and recreational facility support. This demonstrates deep expertise in facility lifecycle management and mission-critical civil works, positioning him as a strategic procurement leader within Army infrastructure programs.