Sam Cornwell

Sam Cornwell serves as a key procurement lead within W31R Endis Middle East, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to enable force projection and sustainment across the Middle East through facility construction and logistics infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex construction acquisitions, Cornwell oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions for commercial and institutional building projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and mission-critical timelines. His work directly supports the development of secure, durable military housing, storage facilities, and energy infrastructure essential to operational readiness in austere environments. Cornwell maintains consistent, long-term relationships with primary contractors including CDM Constructors Inc., Arkell International, L.L.C., and Exyte U.S., Inc.—all experienced in large-scale, mission-critical construction in high-threat regions. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, reflecting a preference for contractors with proven track records in expeditionary construction, modular facility deployment, and compliance with U.S. military standards for durability and security. There is no set-aside preference in Cornwell’s procurement portfolio; all acquisitions are competed full and open, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on capability, speed, and scale over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes technical competency and past performance in environments where operational timelines and security requirements supersede traditional small business targeting. His procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), encompassing the design-build and construction management of reinforced structures, utilities integration, and hardened facilities. Cornwell’s expertise lies in managing contracts requiring adherence to UFC standards, seismic and blast resistance criteria, and rapid deployment protocols—ensuring all facilities meet the rigorous demands of U.S. military operations in the Middle East.