1SG Chris Hargis

1SG Chris Hargis serves as Project Manager for the W7M9 Uspfo Activity Ks Arng, a U.S. Army installation under the Department of Defense responsible for sustaining military infrastructure readiness. In this role, he leads the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for construction and facility sustainment projects, ensuring alignment with Army engineering standards and operational mission requirements. His portfolio centers on commercial and institutional building construction, overseeing the planning, solicitation, award, and contract administration of projects critical to housing training units, maintenance facilities, and operational support infrastructure. He collaborates closely with engineers, logisticians, and field units to translate mission needs into precise performance-based requirements. Hargis maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in commercial construction, site development, and facility modernization. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in military-compatible construction practices, including those experienced in working within active training environments and adhering to Department of the Army environmental and safety regulations. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, schedule reliability, and quality assurance through rigorous contractor performance evaluations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Hargis applies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy to all his acquisitions under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB concerns. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business ecosystem capable of supporting long-term infrastructure sustainment needs across the Army’s regional commands. His primary technical focus is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he procures new construction, renovations, and major repairs of barracks, administrative buildings, storage facilities, and training centers. He possesses deep expertise in interpreting building codes, managing design-build delivery methods, and ensuring compliance with UFC standards, making him a critical link between operational readiness and physical infrastructure investment.