Peter Gembala

Peter Gembala serves as a secondary procurement professional within the W072 Endist Buffalo office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the execution of civil works and infrastructure projects critical to national defense and environmental compliance. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in the planning, solicitation, and administration of complex engineering acquisitions, particularly those involving heavy civil construction and environmental remediation. His work ensures alignment with Army Corps mission priorities, including dredging, waterway maintenance, and contaminated site restoration, often coordinating with senior contracting officials to structure solicitations that meet statutory and regulatory requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Gembala’s procurement activities are closely tied to MBX BUILDERS LLC, the agency’s most frequent contractor partner, reflecting a sustained working relationship built on technical proficiency in heavy civil construction and consistent performance on complex infrastructure projects. His engagement patterns suggest a preference for established contractors with proven experience in federal civil works, though he also supports competitive bidding environments that encourage new entrants and small business participation. His contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of acquisitions reserved for small businesses, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic goals. An additional 7.7% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, indicating targeted support for disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the civil engineering sector. Gembala’s technical focus is exclusively within NAICS 237990—Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction—encompassing large-scale earthmoving, structural reinforcement, hydraulic infrastructure, and environmental restoration. His expertise lies in procuring services requiring specialized heavy equipment, geotechnical knowledge, and compliance with environmental regulations, ensuring the Army’s infrastructure remains resilient, navigable, and mission-ready.