Raven D. Sasser

Raven Sasser serves as a key procurement professional within the W2SD Endist Norfolk office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure across the Eastern United States. Responsible for managing complex construction and engineering acquisitions, Sasser oversees contracts for military housing, administrative facilities, and base modernization projects. Their work directly enables operational readiness and force protection through the execution of federally funded construction, engineering services, and environmental remediation programs. Sasser typically handles high-stakes, mission-critical procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on long-term infrastructure resilience and compliance with DoD standards. Sasser maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, SAWYER SERVICES INC, VANAR EASTERN JV1, LLC, and RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven track records in heavy civil and institutional construction, as well as specialized trades such as plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and collaborative project delivery methods to ensure mission-aligned results across diverse geographic locations. Sasser demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 32% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 3.6% allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors (64.3%), the procurement strategy actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion by prioritizing small business eligibility in appropriate categories, aligning with DoD and Army-wide goals for equitable contracting opportunities. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Additional focus areas include engineering services (541330) and remediation services (562910), reflecting deep technical expertise in infrastructure lifecycle management, environmental compliance, and integrated facility systems.