R. Scott Ellis

R. Scott Ellis serves as the primary contracting representative for W072 Endist Nashville under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of civil infrastructure and facility support services critical to national defense and public works missions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the planning, construction, and maintenance of water resource systems, transportation networks, and military installations, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. His role centers on executing full and open competitions and set-aside acquisitions that align with the Army’s strategic priorities in infrastructure resilience and modernization. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC, Graham Services LLC, and TNT Group 2 LLC, which are frequently awarded for construction, facilities maintenance, and operational support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history and technical capability, with a preference for firms experienced in federal civil works and military facility environments. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and structured task order execution under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. A strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in Ellis’s patterns, with 69.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by significant participation from 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. His office actively promotes equitable access for small and disadvantaged businesses, integrating set-aside preferences into nearly every acquisition to meet statutory goals and enhance market diversity within the defense infrastructure sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), reflecting a specialization in grounds maintenance, base operations support, and specialized equipment procurement for military recreation and training facilities. Ellis’s expertise spans the integration of environmental stewardship, safety compliance, and operational readiness into every acquisition lifecycle.