Shaukat M Syed

Shaukat M. Syed serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist New York office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure across the Northeastern United States. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction and engineering contracts, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration of task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and firm-fixed-price arrangements. He supports the agency’s mission to maintain transportation networks, utilities, and civil works systems by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting operational readiness through timely, compliant acquisitions. Syed maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, STV HDR USMA JOINT VENTURE, LODUCA ASSOCIATES, INC., and H & L CONTRACTING LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil engineering, facility construction, and technical design services. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance in military infrastructure projects, and adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 40% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, 8(a), and HUBZone programs. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, Syed actively leverages targeted set-asides to foster equitable access and enhance small business participation in defense infrastructure projects. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with additional emphasis on engineering services under 541330. He regularly procures services related to facility renovation, flood risk mitigation, navigation channel maintenance, and environmental compliance, demonstrating deep expertise in civil works and military construction domains.