Shermeka L Myles

Shermeka L. Myles serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W07V Endist Vicksburg office, supporting critical civil infrastructure and military engineering missions across the Mississippi River basin. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, environmental, and navigation services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Her acquisitions primarily support flood control systems, levee rehabilitation, dredging operations, and water resource infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s mandate to enhance national security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability through engineered solutions. Myles maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, BAIRD-STANTEC JOINT VENTURE, ARCADIS U.S., INC., SOL-MERRICK JOINT VENTURE II, LLC, and LINFIELD, HUNTER & JUNIUS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and established firms with proven expertise in civil works, environmental remediation, and navigation services. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration, performance accountability, and adherence to technical specifications for complex public works projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Myles consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 78.6% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition among qualified vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to inclusive procurement practices that align with federal goals for small business engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), and 621111 (Offices of Physicians), indicating a diverse portfolio spanning infrastructure construction, waterway maintenance, and specialized support services. This technical breadth underscores her expertise in managing multidisciplinary acquisitions that integrate engineering, environmental compliance, and operational readiness for federal civil works programs.