Taylor H. Brandon

Taylor H. Brandon serves as the primary contracting lead for the W07V Endist New Orleans, a critical unit within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responsible for advancing civil infrastructure resilience across the Gulf Coast. In this role, Brandon oversees the acquisition of large-scale hydraulic and civil works projects focused on flood risk reduction, coastal restoration, and water resource management. They manage complex procurement cycles for design-build, construction, and maintenance contracts, ensuring alignment with federal engineering standards and environmental compliance requirements. Their portfolio centers on mission-critical infrastructure that safeguards vulnerable Louisiana waterways from storm surge and erosion. Brandon maintains enduring relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering and marine operations, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., and MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in dredging, levee construction, and coastal structural works. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with frequent use of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, and a strong reliance on contractors possessing specialized maritime and geotechnical capabilities. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, Brandon consistently prioritizes small business participation, allocating approximately 20% of opportunities to total small business set-asides and 8% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. An additional 4% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster socioeconomic diversity among contractors while maintaining technical rigor. The agency’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting a deep specialization in large-scale earthmoving, hydraulic structures, and coastal engineering. Secondary categories include shipbuilding and repair (336611) and food service contracting (722310), supporting operational readiness at remote field sites. Brandon’s expertise lies in managing technically complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects requiring interdisciplinary coordination and regulatory adherence.