Yolanda F. Brown

Yolanda F. Brown serves as a Contract Specialist within the W07V Endist New Orleans office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex civil works procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance Gulf Coast resilience through flood risk reduction and water resource infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition programs, from needs assessment and market research to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on hydraulic engineering, dredging, and coastal restoration projects. Her work directly supports the design, construction, and maintenance of large-scale levee systems, navigation channels, and erosion control structures critical to protecting vulnerable Louisiana communities. Brown maintains long-standing partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WEEKS MARINE, INC., PRECISION CONSTRUCTION LLC, M.R. PITTMAN GROUP, L.L.C., MUDDY WATER DREDGING, LP, and RED BISON SERVICES, LLC. These relationships are built on technical proficiency in marine construction, sediment management, and heavy civil works execution. She consistently engages these vendors for high-complexity, mission-critical tasks requiring specialized equipment and regional operational expertise, fostering collaborative, performance-driven contracting environments. A steadfast advocate for small business inclusion, Brown implements a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy across all her procurements, in full alignment with FAR 19.5. Every solicitation is structured to maximize participation from small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities and reinforcing the Army’s socioeconomic contracting goals. Her approach emphasizes transparency, clear evaluation criteria, and proactive outreach to qualified small entities in the maritime and civil works sectors. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep specialization in marine infrastructure and vessel-based civil works. She procures services related to dredging, barge operations, marine structure fabrication, and shipyard support, requiring rigorous technical oversight and compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers engineering standards. Brown’s expertise lies at the intersection of maritime engineering and federal acquisition, ensuring mission success through technically sound, compliant, and equitable contracting.