Regina G. Blair

Regina G. Blair serves as Chief of the Contracting Branch at W072 Endist Chicago under the Department of the Army, overseeing the full lifecycle of civil infrastructure procurement to support military readiness and national defense. She directs the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for critical civil works projects including water control systems, harbor facilities, erosion control structures, and related engineering construction. Her branch ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic priorities in flood risk reduction, navigability, and infrastructure resilience. Blair manages a diverse portfolio of construction and technical services acquisitions, emphasizing mission-critical outcomes and regulatory adherence. Her primary contractor relationships center on MORRISH-WALLACE CONSTRUCTION, INC. and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., both of which provide specialized expertise in heavy civil engineering and environmental remediation. These long-standing partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven experience in complex, federally funded infrastructure projects. Blair’s team fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in technical proficiency, safety compliance, and timely delivery, ensuring mission continuity across high-stakes environmental and engineering initiatives. Blair demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 45% of awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her office prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, while also consistently allocating opportunities to HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. This socioeconomic strategy aligns with Department of Defense mandates and reinforces equitable access to federal contracting opportunities within the civil works sector. Her procurement focus is anchored in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), reflecting deep expertise in large-scale civil infrastructure. She routinely acquires services related to hydraulic structure design, sediment control, and environmental compliance, supported by specialized contractors in facilities maintenance and technical consulting. Blair’s leadership ensures that acquisitions are technically rigorous, compliant, and aligned with the Army Corps of Engineers’ civil works mission.