Schon M. Zwakman

Schon M. Zwakman serves as a key procurement professional within the W2SD Endist Philadelphia office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, supporting critical civil infrastructure and maritime engineering missions. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in engineering, construction, and environmental remediation, Zwakman ensures alignment with Department of the Army priorities for coastal resilience, waterway navigation, and military installation sustainment. Their portfolio primarily encompasses large-scale civil works projects requiring technical expertise in dredging, structural engineering, and shoreline protection, often involving multi-year, performance-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Zwakman plays a central role in translating operational needs into actionable procurement strategies that enhance national defense readiness through durable, mission-critical infrastructure. Zwakman maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of prime contractors known for their specialized capabilities in maritime and civil engineering, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C., HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC., BUCHART HORN INC, and NORFOLK DREDGING COMPANY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in complex environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, and naval infrastructure support. Contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established industry leaders with demonstrated technical proficiency and past performance in high-risk, high-visibility projects requiring regulatory compliance and advanced engineering solutions. Set-aside preferences are heavily weighted toward open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and mission urgency. However, Zwakman consistently allocates 18.2% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising project complexity or schedule demands. This approach balances broad competition with targeted support for capable small firms in engineering and construction sectors. The primary NAICS focus areas include 541330 (Engineering Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with supplemental activity in 562910 (Remediation Services). Zwakman’s procurement portfolio centers on design-build, construction management, and environmental restoration services, requiring deep domain expertise in geotechnical engineering, coastal hydraulics, and federal environmental compliance frameworks.