Tshura D Jones

Tshura D. Jones serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist New York office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil and military engineering acquisitions. In this role, Jones ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across the Northeastern United States. Their portfolio primarily includes complex construction contracts for transportation networks, utility systems, flood risk management structures, and institutional facilities, requiring deep expertise in performance-based acquisition, contract administration, and risk mitigation within high-stakes public works environments. Jones maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, STV HDR USMA JOINT VENTURE, LODUCA ASSOCIATES, INC., and H & L CONTRACTING LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven experience in heavy civil engineering and institutional construction, often involving joint ventures and multi-disciplinary teams capable of delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects under stringent federal standards. The working relationships are characterized by collaborative contract execution, rigorous performance monitoring, and adherence to technical specifications for engineered infrastructure. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Jones consistently allocates approximately 20% of contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach prioritizes competition and capability while supporting the growth of qualified small contractors in the construction sector. The bulk of Jones’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a secondary focus on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Their technical expertise centers on procurement of earthwork, drainage systems, structural foundations, and facility upgrades requiring coordination with environmental, geotechnical, and transportation engineering disciplines, ensuring alignment with Army infrastructure resilience goals.