Trisha L Oakes

Trisha L. Oakes serves as a Contract Specialist with the W072 Endist Louisville under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing construction and civil engineering acquisitions critical to military infrastructure readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for projects involving barracks, training facilities, utilities, and site development across continental U.S. installations. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain military installations through resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness standards. Oakes maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including Thalle-Bauer LLC, HARPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced general contractors with proven capabilities in complex military construction environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and collaboration with prime contractors to meet stringent Department of Defense standards for quality, safety, and schedule adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Oakes prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 80% of her acquisitions. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and regional economic development. Her procurement patterns consistently channel opportunities to small, community-based firms capable of delivering specialized construction and site development services. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in roofing (238160), landscaping (561730), and heavy civil engineering (237310, 237990). She specializes in procuring integrated construction services that support the Army’s infrastructure resilience initiatives, including energy security systems and sustainable site development, ensuring alignment with both mission needs and federal sustainability mandates.