Samantha Corelis

Samantha Corelis serves as a key procurement lead within the W07V Engineer District, Rock Island, under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she manages complex civil works acquisitions critical to national infrastructure resilience. Her role centers on soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for the design, construction, and maintenance of federal water resource systems—including flood control structures, navigation locks, dams, and riverine infrastructure. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in environmental stewardship and operational readiness. Corelis routinely handles large-scale construction, engineering services, and specialized equipment contracts requiring technical precision and long-term lifecycle management. She maintains established working relationships with leading contractors such as J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., Sealevel Construction Inc., Johnpac, LLC, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., and Ellicott Dredge Technologies, LLC, all of which possess proven expertise in heavy civil construction, dredging, and hydraulic infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency in navigating challenging riverine and marine environments. These collaborations are often sustained across multiple contract cycles, reflecting a preference for proven capability over transient vendor relationships. Corelis exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While no set-aside programs dominate, her portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized civil works services, reflecting a deliberate effort to diversify the contractor base without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 for management consulting supporting infrastructure planning, NAICS 333923 for overhead crane and hoist systems integral to lock and dam operations, and NAICS 326220 for specialized rubber and plastic hoses used in hydraulic systems. She also procures niche services under NAICS 519130, indicating engagement with data-driven operational support for civil works management. Her expertise spans both engineering services and mission-critical equipment procurement within the federal civil infrastructure domain.