Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction-related acquisitions to support military infrastructure readiness. He executes complex contracting actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on design-build, construction, and facility maintenance projects essential to sustaining Army installations and federal properties. His portfolio centers on critical civil works, including commercial and institutional building systems, environmental remediation, and utility infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal standards and operational mission requirements. Jackson maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with a select group of prime contractors, including GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC, MATTHEWS GROUP INC, CURTIN MARITIME CORP, and CHEROENHAKA NOTTOWAY ENTERPRISES, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated firms with proven expertise in heavy civil and mechanical systems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and contractor accountability, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical infrastructure services. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Jackson consistently applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved exclusively for small business concerns. This policy prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to equitable economic opportunity and workforce development within the construction sector. His primary technical focus is on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems procurement for military facilities. He specializes in procuring integrated HVAC, piping, ventilation, and building automation systems, ensuring compliance with energy efficiency mandates and military installation sustainability goals. Jackson’s work directly supports the Army’s infrastructure resilience and operational continuity through precision-driven, small business-focused contracting.