Shermeka L Showers

Shermeka Showers serves as a key procurement lead within the W07V Endist New Orleans office under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing flood risk reduction and coastal resilience across the Gulf Coast. Responsible for managing complex engineering and construction contracts, she ensures alignment with federal mandates for water resource management, hydraulic system development, and erosion control. Her acquisitions primarily involve large-scale civil works, including dredging, levee construction, and navigational infrastructure, requiring coordination with federal, state, and local stakeholders to meet mission-critical environmental and safety objectives. She maintains strong, long-term relationships with leading contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., and MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine construction, sediment management, and coastal restoration. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced firms capable of executing technically demanding projects in sensitive aquatic environments, often involving specialized equipment and regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and Corps of Engineers permitting protocols. Showers demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 60% of her portfolio designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. Her contracting approach integrates inclusive procurement practices to foster regional economic development while maintaining high standards of technical performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in dredging, bulkhead installation, and floodwall construction. Secondary categories include specialized trucking and navigational services essential to logistics support for remote construction sites. Her technical expertise centers on hydraulic engineering systems, sediment transport, and coastal resilience infrastructure, making her a pivotal figure in advancing the Army’s civil works mission in vulnerable Louisiana waterways.