Mieko Alley

Mieko Alley serves as a secondary procurement contact within the W071 Endist Portland office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain critical civil infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. She facilitates the acquisition of specialized engineering, environmental, and maintenance services essential to the operation of federal waterways, hydropower systems, and flood control facilities. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a vital role in pre-solicitation planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for complex technical services, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency operational priorities. Alley routinely collaborates with a core group of established contractors including Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., HDR Engineering Inc., TETRA TECH, INC., and Cornforth-Gannett Fleming. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil engineering, environmental compliance, and infrastructure maintenance. Her working relationships are characterized by sustained engagement with repeat vendors possessing proven technical capabilities in federal water resource projects, fostering continuity and performance reliability across multi-year contract cycles. Her procurement patterns reveal a strong institutional commitment to small business participation, with over 72% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate economic opportunity within the region, complemented by targeted support for women-owned small businesses. The agency’s socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes inclusive competition while maintaining technical rigor in mission-critical procurements. The primary NAICS categories under her purview include Janitorial Services (561720) and Landscaping Services (561730), indicating significant demand for facility maintenance and site stewardship at federal installations. Additional focus areas include solid waste collection and commercial machinery repair, underscoring a broad operational footprint that blends environmental stewardship with infrastructure sustainment. Her expertise lies in managing service-based contracts requiring strict adherence to federal environmental and safety standards.