Nancy Sykes

Nancy J. Sykes serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver critical infrastructure and facility support across military and federal installations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, engineering, and professional services contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with operational readiness goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, civil engineering works, and environmental remediation projects, requiring precise contract administration and risk mitigation in complex, mission-critical environments. Sykes maintains consistent working relationships with established contractors including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO., LLC, and MATTHEWS GROUP INC., as well as specialized firms such as CURTIN MARITIME CORP and CHEROENHAKA NOTTOWAY ENTERPRISES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capacity prime contractors and small, culturally significant entities, indicating a balanced approach to vendor engagement that prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and mission alignment over sole reliance on any single market segment. While 75% of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, Sykes demonstrates a deliberate 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a structured emphasis on small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Her contracting patterns prioritize competitive, open access while intentionally creating pathways for small businesses to contribute meaningfully to defense infrastructure projects. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by equal shares in engineering services (541330) and marketing consulting services (541613). This reflects a multidisciplinary approach to facility support, integrating technical design, construction execution, and strategic communications to ensure comprehensive project delivery across diverse federal sites.