Federal contracting
An SBA 8(a) prime, ready to contract.
Advance Engineering & Construction, LLC is an SBA 8(a) certified small business and federal prime contractor with proven experience supporting the Department of Defense, USACE, EPA, and other federal agencies. Our principal-led teams deliver water/wastewater, environmental, facility management, and construction management solutions that meet the highest standards of compliance, safety, and performance.
As a small business with large-project experience, AEC offers exceptional flexibility, direct principal involvement, and seamless integration across engineering, construction, and operations phases.
Key federal differentiators
Built to perform as prime.
- SBA 8(a) Certified, valid through November 18, 2031, preferred for set-aside and sole-source federal opportunities
- GDOT DBE Certified (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
- Federal Prime Contractor experience (DoD / USAF / US Army)
- 35+ years of principal-led civil and environmental engineering expertise
- End-to-end lifecycle capability: planning, design, construction management, operations & maintenance
- Strong compliance track record (NPDES, Consent Decree, CMOM, SPCC, MS4)
Highlighted federal past performance
Proven on federal and large-program contracts.

Robins Air Force Base
Prime contractor providing industrial process waste (IPW) cleaning services for 280+ task line items and over 5,600 individual tasks annually at the Avionics Repair Depot. Developed proprietary task-tracking software, implemented rigorous QA protocols, and drove continuous process improvement over a five-year performance period.

Fulton County Big Creek AWTP Expansion
Construction management support for a $230M wastewater treatment plant expansion under EPA/EPD compliance requirements.

DeKalb & Fulton County Programs
Large-scale sewer assessment, cleaning, CCTV, hydraulic modeling, and CMOM/Consent Decree compliance programs across metro Atlanta.
NAICS codes
Registered under 17 NAICS codes.
Primary: 541330 Engineering Services and 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Every code below is on AEC's SAM.gov registration.
| NAICS | Description |
|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering ServicesPrimarySee the work: Construction management, CEI, QA/QC & field execution |
| 237310 | Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionPrimarySee the work: Transportation & highway infrastructure |
| 221320 | Sewage Treatment FacilitiesSee the work: Heavy civil construction |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionSee the work: Commercial & institutional facilities |
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures ConstructionSee the work: Heavy civil construction |
| 237210 | Land SubdivisionSee the work: Site preparation & site development |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionSee the work: Heavy civil construction |
| 238110 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure ContractorsSee the work: Concrete foundations & structures |
| 238910 | Site Preparation ContractorsSee the work: Site preparation & site development |
| 238990 | All Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
| 541340 | Drafting Services |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) |
| 562211 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal |
Federal contracting advantages
Small-business agility, large-program discipline.
- Direct access to Managing Principal Dr. James Mark-Ige, P.E., Ph.D. on every engagement
- Small-business agility combined with sophisticated project controls and documentation
- Proven ability to perform as prime on firm-fixed-price and T&M contracts
- Experience with federal compliance frameworks, safety programs, and quality management systems
Federal identifiers
- Primary NAICS
- 541330 Engineering Services237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Additional NAICS
- 221320, 236220, 237110, 237210, 237990, 238110, 238910, 238990, 541340, 541611, 541690, 541990, 561612, 561621, 562211What each code covers
- Certifications
- SBA 8(a) Certified, valid through November 18, 2031 · GDOT DBE Certified
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