William Bernstein

William Bernstein serves as Head Dam Operator/Maintenance Foreman for W2SD Endist Baltimore under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing the operational integrity and maintenance of critical water control and civil infrastructure assets. His responsibilities include evaluating engineering requirements, defining maintenance scopes, and initiating procurement actions for construction and repair services essential to the readiness of military installations. Bernstein directly influences acquisition planning for infrastructure projects that ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of dams, levees, and related hydraulic structures, aligning procurement activities with the Army’s mission of sustaining operational infrastructure across federal properties. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Grunley Construction Co., Inc., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Matthews Group Inc., Curtin Maritime Corp., and Cheroenhaka Nottoway Enterprises, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in heavy civil construction, marine works, and environmental remediation. Bernstein collaborates closely with vendors to ensure technical compliance, schedule adherence, and safety standards, fostering long-term, performance-based contractor relationships grounded in reliability and regulatory knowledge. Bernstein’s procurement portfolio is fully committed to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained effort to prioritize small, community-based enterprises, including those owned by historically underrepresented groups, in delivering essential civil works services. His contracting patterns consistently advance socioeconomic goals while maintaining high standards of technical performance. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—where he procures services related to structural maintenance, erosion control, spillway rehabilitation, and earthwork for water management systems. His expertise centers on heavy civil infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design standards, geotechnical specifications, and federal construction codes.