Waun Priest

Waun Priest serves as a key procurement lead within the W076 Endist Ft Worth office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing facility sustainment and infrastructure support contracts across continental U.S. military installations. Focused on maintaining operational readiness through integrated construction, maintenance, and grounds management services, Priest oversees a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the Army’s mission to modernize barracks, institutional buildings, and recreational infrastructure. Their work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in environmental compliance, facility resilience, and long-term asset management, utilizing full and open competition alongside targeted set-asides to ensure mission-critical services are delivered efficiently and equitably. Priest maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc., and Cerris Builders, Inc., each bringing specialized expertise in heavy civil construction, institutional building, and facility maintenance. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven performers with demonstrated capacity to execute complex, multi-year projects under stringent military standards. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with federal construction codes, and adherence to sustainability benchmarks, fostering long-term vendor collaboration over transactional engagements. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Priest’s procurement strategy, with nearly 80% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) account for over 15% of awards, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on socioeconomic inclusion. The agency routinely leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a diverse supplier base while ensuring mission-critical services remain competitively sourced. Primary procurement focus areas include Landscaping Services (NAICS 561730), Janitorial Services (561720), and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), with additional emphasis on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) and RV Park Operations (721211). This reflects deep technical expertise in grounds maintenance, institutional facility upgrades, and recreation infrastructure support, aligning procurement with the Army’s broader quality-of-life and installation modernization objectives.