Aaron R. Lay

Aaron Lay serves as a Procurement Specialist at W7MX Uspfo Activity Caang 163, a Department of the Army entity responsible for sustaining and modernizing military installation infrastructure. In this role, he manages the acquisition of critical construction, maintenance, and logistical support services essential to operational readiness and personnel welfare. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for facility upgrades—particularly in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems—as well as site preparation and related engineering services. Lay ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities for resilient, mission-critical infrastructure. Lay maintains a primary contracting relationship with DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC, a vendor frequently engaged for specialized tactical and infrastructure support services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in military facility sustainment, often leveraging long-term partnerships to ensure continuity, quality control, and rapid response to operational demands. These relationships are built on performance reliability and adherence to defense-specific standards, with a focus on timely delivery and compliance with technical specifications. Lay demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent application underscores his dedication to fostering economic opportunity within the defense industrial base and ensuring equitable access for small businesses to federal contracting opportunities. His socioeconomic strategy prioritizes inclusion without compromising mission requirements, aligning with DoD goals for broad-based small business engagement. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), reflecting significant demand for heavy equipment and related maintenance services. He also procures catering services under NAICS 722320 and nonscheduled air transportation under NAICS 481219 to support remote or temporary operational sites. This blend of technical, logistical, and facility support acquisitions highlights his expertise in integrated infrastructure sustainment within austere or high-tempo military environments.