Ryan E. Rivas

Ryan Evan Rivas serves as a Contract Specialist within the W075 Endist Los Angeles under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility support acquisitions critical to Army installation readiness. He executes complex contracting actions for commercial and institutional building construction, heavy civil engineering, and related infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned delivery of durable, mission-critical facilities. His portfolio primarily supports the sustainment of operational environments through timely and compliant procurement of services that maintain the integrity of military installations nationwide. Rivas maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, KORTE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BFBC LLC, MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and WU & ASSOCIATES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, high-performance vendors with proven track records in military infrastructure projects. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and past performance evaluation, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract execution and compliance. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Rivas demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 24.3% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5.4% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing market competition while actively promoting opportunities for qualified small and veteran-owned firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for nearly 70% of his activity, with additional emphasis on heavy civil engineering (237990) and specialized services such as environmental consulting (541620) and electrical installation (238210). Rivas specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary construction projects requiring integrated planning, regulatory coordination, and technical oversight to meet stringent DoD standards for durability, safety, and operational continuity.