Wendell L. Mendoza

Wendell L. Mendoza serves as a Contract Specialist within the W075 Endist Los Angeles office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions to sustain Army readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for heavy civil engineering, commercial and institutional construction, and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with strategic installation modernization goals. Mendoza manages complex contracts that support the operational resilience of military installations, coordinating with engineers, program managers, and legal counsel to deliver timely, compliant, and cost-effective solutions across a broad spectrum of public works projects. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, KORTE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BFBC LLC, MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and WU & ASSOCIATES INC, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in large-scale construction and remediation. These partnerships are characterized by consistent performance, technical proficiency in civil infrastructure, and reliability in meeting demanding military timelines and quality standards. Mendoza’s approach emphasizes long-term vendor engagement grounded in accountability and regulatory adherence. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 76.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while still maintaining meaningful small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (15.4%), 8(a) competed awards (3.9%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides (3.9%). This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while actively supporting socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Mendoza specializes in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), which accounts for half of his portfolio, alongside significant activity in commercial and institutional building construction (236220) and water/sewer infrastructure (237110). He also manages remediation services (562910) and specialized quarrying contracts (212312), demonstrating deep technical expertise in mission-critical civil works and environmental compliance within defense infrastructure.