Phillip Waters

Phillip Waters serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of environmental remediation services across federal programs. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical environmental cleanup and site restoration initiatives. His portfolio primarily consists of complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical expertise in hazardous waste management, soil and groundwater remediation, and long-term monitoring. Waters plays a pivotal role in translating agency environmental objectives into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver measurable outcomes while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in the available data, Waters consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in environmental remediation, including small businesses, mid-tier contractors, and technical service providers with demonstrated experience in soil excavation, contaminant treatment, and regulatory compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering partnerships built on technical proficiency and adherence to environmental standards. Waters exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half issued as full and open competitions. This dual approach reflects a deliberate strategy to promote small business participation without compromising competition or mission readiness. His pattern of awarding set-asides underscores a strong dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the environmental services sector, aligning with broader federal goals for equitable contracting. His procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 562910—Remediation Services—indicating deep specialization in environmental cleanup and restoration. He procures services ranging from contaminated site assessment and remedial design to long-term stewardship and compliance reporting. Waters’ expertise lies in evaluating technical proposals for remediation methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory alignment, making him a key steward of federal environmental integrity through strategic contracting.