Ryan S. Shoemaker

Ryan S. Shoemaker serves as a key procurement professional within the W071 Endist Portland office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting critical infrastructure resilience across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in heavy civil engineering and specialized technical services, Shoemaker ensures the agency’s mission to sustain navigational infrastructure, hydropower systems, and flood control facilities is executed through compliant, mission-aligned contracting. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, environmental compliance, and maintenance contracts for federal waterways and defense-related installations, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and technical engineering standards. Shoemaker maintains longstanding relationships with top-tier contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AECOM B&V PORTLAND AE JV, CORNFORTH-GANNETT FLEMING, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC., and TETRA TECH, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in civil works, hydraulic engineering, and environmental remediation. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure project success across geographically dispersed and environmentally sensitive sites. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of all awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses also receive targeted consideration, reflecting a balanced socioeconomic approach that aligns with federal priorities. While the majority of contracts remain open competition, Shoemaker actively leverages small business capabilities to enhance innovation and local economic impact. The primary technical focus of his acquisitions centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in electrical installation (238210), roofing (238160), and commercial building construction (236220). He routinely procures services related to dam maintenance, channel stabilization, sediment management, and infrastructure modernization, requiring specialized knowledge in federal water resource engineering and environmental regulatory frameworks.