Reid Drewes

Reid A. Drewes serves as a Contract Specialist within the W07V Engineer District in St. Louis, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Department of the Army. He plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for civil works and infrastructure projects, including water resource management, environmental restoration, and military installation support. His procurement portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, environmental surveys, geospatial data collection, and facilities support contracts, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. Drewes operates within a complex regulatory environment requiring technical acumen in civil engineering disciplines and environmental compliance frameworks. Drewes maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including FUGRO USA LAND, INC., BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD, AERO-GRAPHICS INC, NV5 GEOSPATIAL, INC., and SURVEYING AND MAPPING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision geospatial, surveying, and engineering consulting services essential to infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical validation of deliverables, ensuring alignment with Corps of Engineers’ engineering standards and mission requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Drewes prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 70% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. He also regularly employs Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal contracting. His pattern reflects a strategic alignment with agency goals to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and community-based firms while maintaining procurement integrity and competitive rigor. His primary NAICS focus areas include 721211 (RV Parks and Campgrounds), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), underscoring expertise in land management, infrastructure rehabilitation, and operational support services. Drewes specializes in procuring technical services related to surveying, environmental remediation, utility installation, and land use planning, supporting the Corps’ mission to sustain critical water resources and resilient infrastructure across the nation.