Michelle D. Romine

Michelle D. Romine serves as a Contract Specialist with the W072 Endist Huntington under the Department of the Army, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for civil engineering and facility maintenance projects. She plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to preserve water control structures, transportation corridors, and operational facilities through timely, compliant, and resilient infrastructure solutions. Romine primarily handles construction and maintenance acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation in mission-critical environments. Romine maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MPR Associates, Inc., STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, BRANNON CONTRACTING & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC, and LEWIS GIANOLA PLLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in military facility rehabilitation, roofing systems, and site-specific civil works. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with Army Corps of Engineers standards, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in accountability and performance outcomes. Romine demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This strategic focus ensures equitable access to federal opportunities for small, independently owned firms, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small businesses with proven capabilities in specialized construction trades, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to workforce development and community economic resilience. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), reflecting a deep specialization in roofing systems, waterproofing, and related envelope repairs for military installations. She procures high-performance, weather-resistant roofing solutions designed to meet stringent military durability and sustainability standards, demonstrating expertise in materials science, life-cycle cost analysis, and facility asset management within the civil engineering domain.