Richard Reffner

Richard Reffner serves as a key procurement professional within the W072 Endist Buffalo office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting critical civil works and infrastructure missions under the Department of Defense. He manages complex acquisitions for heavy civil engineering projects essential to national defense readiness, including dredging, waterway maintenance, and contaminated site remediation. His procurement portfolio centers on large-scale public works requiring specialized engineering expertise, with a focus on compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. Reffner plays a vital role in translating mission-critical infrastructure needs into enforceable contractual obligations that ensure timely, safe, and sustainable project delivery. Reffner maintains a consistent working relationship with MBX Builders LLC, a primary contractor for heavy civil engineering tasks under the W912P4 contract vehicle. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical competency in earthmoving, concrete placement, and hydraulic structure restoration. He engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, prioritizing firms with demonstrated experience in federal civil works and environmental remediation. His collaboration with contractors is characterized by rigorous oversight and adherence to FAR-based project execution protocols. Reffner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for nearly 43% of his awards and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 representing 35.7%. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster regional economic development and increase participation from qualified small businesses located in underserved communities. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize HUBZone and small business eligibility, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to enhance diversity in the federal construction supply chain. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing navigation channel maintenance, levee reinforcement, and dam rehabilitation. He also procures specialized concrete products under NAICS 327390 and limited environmental cleaning services under NAICS 561740. Reffner’s technical expertise spans hydraulic engineering, sediment management, and infrastructure resilience, ensuring acquisitions align with Army Corps of Engineers’ standards for durability and environmental compliance.