Aaron R. Lay

Aaron R. Lay serves as a key procurement lead within the W7MX Uspfo Activity Caang 163, a U.S. Army installation support unit under the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing construction and infrastructure modernization contracts, Lay oversees the acquisition of facility upgrades critical to operational readiness, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and site preparation systems. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance military installation resilience through strategic capital planning and compliant contracting practices. He routinely handles complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with Army engineering standards and lifecycle maintenance requirements. Lay maintains a primary working relationship with DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated capability in delivering specialized construction and logistical support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven performance in military infrastructure environments, often engaging firms with prior experience in Department of Defense facility projects. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and technical proficiency, ensuring seamless execution of mission-critical upgrades under tight operational timelines. Lay consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 70% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. His procurement portfolio frequently leverages set-aside authorities to promote equitable access while maintaining quality and performance standards across all contract vehicles. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in flooring (238330), site preparation (238910), and related infrastructure systems. He also procures specialized electrical components under 335311 and institutional furniture under 337214, demonstrating broad technical oversight across facility modernization domains. Lay’s expertise lies in integrating multidisciplinary construction services into cohesive, mission-driven infrastructure programs that meet Army readiness benchmarks.