Sarai Hayward

Sarai Hayward serves as the primary procurement lead for W074 Endist Savannah under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of civil engineering, environmental remediation, and infrastructure modernization services critical to Army installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility construction, utility system upgrades, and environmental compliance projects, ensuring alignment with federal standards and operational mission requirements. Her role is central to executing the agency’s strategic imperative to sustain aging infrastructure while advancing sustainable and resilient military facilities through compliant, transparent contracting practices. Hayward maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including BLAIR REMY MERRICK MP JOINT VENTURE, LLC, GURRI MATUTE CROMWELL JV LLC, GMHILL BAKER JV, LLC, SHERLOCK, SMITH & ADAMS INC., and ZAPATA GROUP, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and specialized firms with demonstrated expertise in civil works, environmental engineering, and institutional construction. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Hayward prioritizes small business participation, with 77.8% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 11.1% awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms in mission-critical infrastructure procurement, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting expertise in facility design, construction management, hazardous material handling, and environmental site support. She procures integrated solutions spanning design-build delivery, remediation systems, and utility infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in military construction and environmental stewardship.