Robert J McPherren

Robert J. McPherren serves as a key procurement lead within the W075 Endist Albuquerque office under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing acquisitions that support infrastructure resilience, environmental remediation, and facility modernization for military and civil works sites. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the Department of the Army’s strategic priorities in operational readiness and environmental stewardship. He routinely handles complex procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on design-build, construction services, and environmental restoration contracts that sustain critical defense infrastructure. McPherren maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including GSIA-PARSONS JV LLC, GRACEN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INC, and FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in military-grade construction and marine repair. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on repeat performers with demonstrated technical capability in complex, mission-critical environments, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission needs. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for small, qualified contractors in the construction and environmental services sectors. McPherren’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by remediation services (562910) and engineering services (541330). He specializes in acquiring services related to facility upgrades, hazardous material remediation, and site infrastructure development, requiring deep technical knowledge of DoD environmental standards, construction specifications, and sustainability requirements for military installations.