Tramaine J. Sims

Tramaine J. Sims serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at W2SD Endist Norfolk, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Department of the Army, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to military readiness and base modernization. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, and coordinating with technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with mission-critical infrastructure goals. He routinely handles acquisitions for military housing, administrative facilities, and civil works projects, applying sound contract administration principles to deliver resilient, high-performance facilities across the Eastern United States. Sims maintains enduring partnerships with key contractors including CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, SAWYER SERVICES INC, VANAR EASTERN JV1, LLC, and RITZ CONSTRUCTION INC, reflecting a preference for established, high-performing firms with proven experience in military construction environments. His working relationships emphasize performance accountability, schedule adherence, and quality assurance, fostering collaborative yet rigorously controlled vendor engagements that support mission continuity and operational readiness. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition and value. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission requirements. Sims specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with additional emphasis on architectural and engineering services under 541310 and 541330. His technical expertise spans facility design, utility systems integration, and civil infrastructure development, positioning him as a key steward of the Army’s physical readiness infrastructure.