Nathan Ellyson

Nathan Ellyson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W071 Endist Portland office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain navigational infrastructure, hydropower systems, and flood control facilities across the Pacific Northwest. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for heavy civil engineering services, specialized technical support, and maintenance solutions essential to federal waterway operations and defense-related asset readiness. His portfolio centers on high-stakes, technically demanding contracts requiring strict adherence to environmental compliance standards and federal construction regulations, often involving multi-disciplinary teams and long-term service delivery models. Ellyson maintains enduring partnerships with leading industry contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AECOM B&V PORTLAND AE JV, CORNFORTH-GANNETT FLEMING, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC., and TETRA TECH, INC. These relationships are characterized by collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. He consistently engages firms with proven expertise in civil works, environmental engineering, and infrastructure rehabilitation, fostering a contractor ecosystem built on reliability and technical competency. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Ellyson directs 100% of his procurements toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms in the civil works and fabricated metal sectors. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate, sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals, with all awards structured to maximize small business involvement without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 314994 (Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills) and 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), reflecting a specialized need for custom-engineered components used in lock and dam systems, mooring hardware, and corrosion-resistant structural elements. Ellyson’s expertise lies in procuring highly engineered, non-standard fabricated metal products and specialized textile components critical to the durability and functionality of federal water infrastructure.