Samantha E. Plank

Samantha E. Plank serves as a key procurement professional within the W075 Endist Sacramento office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing construction and infrastructure support contracts critical to sustaining military installation readiness across the Western United States. She oversees the full lifecycle of facility-related acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with Army engineering standards and environmental compliance mandates. Her portfolio primarily involves commercial and institutional building construction, with supplementary focus on water and sewer infrastructure projects, reflecting the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain operational facilities under stringent federal construction codes. Plank maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DMZ BUILDERS, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC, all of which possess proven expertise in military-grade construction and site development. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability, compliance with federal construction regulations, and adaptability to remote and sensitive installation environments. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in federal facility projects and a track record of meeting stringent safety, scheduling, and quality control requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating deliberate efforts to engage qualified small businesses in high-impact infrastructure projects. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes equitable access for small firms capable of delivering complex construction services in challenging Western terrain. Plank’s technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with secondary emphasis on NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction). She specializes in procuring turnkey construction, renovation, and utility infrastructure services that support Army garrison operations, emphasizing resilience, sustainability, and compliance with DoD environmental and energy efficiency standards.