Phillip A. James

Phillip A. James supports the procurement mission of W2SD Endist Baltimore, a division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within the Department of the Army, where he facilitates acquisitions for critical infrastructure and facility support services across military and federal installations. His responsibilities encompass managing contract lifecycle activities for construction, maintenance, and environmental remediation projects, ensuring alignment with Army operational readiness requirements. He routinely handles complex procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on civil engineering, building systems, and facility services, often coordinating with engineers and project managers to define technical requirements and ensure compliance with federal construction standards. James maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, and MATTHEWS GROUP INC, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of executing large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure work, particularly in heavy civil construction, maritime engineering, and facility maintenance. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance, fostering long-term vendor engagement while maintaining competitive integrity across solicitation processes. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 41.7% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic effort to broaden contractor diversity and enhance community economic impact through federal spending. James’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561720 (Janitorial Services), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting a technical domain grounded in facility operations, building envelope systems, and infrastructure resilience. His expertise lies in managing services that sustain the physical readiness of military installations, from routine maintenance to large-scale civil works projects requiring specialized engineering oversight.