Ray Kendrick

Ray Kendrick serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W072 Endist Nashville office, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure and military facility support services under the W912P5 contract vehicle. His role centers on managing complex construction and facilities-related contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize water resource systems, transportation networks, and public works installations critical to national defense and resilience. Kendrick handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 36, primarily involving specialty trade contracting, facilities support, and infrastructure construction, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards and mission-critical timelines. He maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC, Graham Services LLC, and TNT Group 2 LLC, which provide specialized construction, maintenance, and operational support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, mid-sized firms with proven track records in federal infrastructure projects, often engaged through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures. Kendrick demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing small business participation across multiple categories. His contracting patterns consistently favor small business vendors, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s mandate to expand economic opportunity while ensuring technical competency and performance reliability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on facilities support services (561210) and power and communication line construction (237130). This reflects deep expertise in procuring specialized construction trades, mobile equipment for field operations, and integrated support services essential to sustaining military and civil infrastructure across diverse geographic regions.