Alan M Wade

Alan M. Wade serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NA Uspfo Activity Kyang 123, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness in expeditionary and remote environments. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical services and infrastructure, including lodging, food support, security systems, and commercial building construction for forward-deployed units. His work ensures that logistical sustainment requirements are met through timely, compliant contract actions aligned with Defense Logistics Agency and Army Materiel Command directives. Wade’s portfolio emphasizes rapid-response procurements that maintain force viability under austere conditions, requiring deep familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulatory frameworks. Wade collaborates with a diverse base of contractors specializing in defense-support services, particularly those capable of operating in austere or high-tempo environments. His contracting patterns reflect strong engagement with small and mid-sized firms experienced in military-grade lodging, perimeter security installations, and modular construction solutions. While no specific contractor names are publicly identified, his procurement behavior indicates consistent reliance on vendors with proven track records in expeditionary support, including those holding relevant security clearances and ISO certifications for defense supply chain compliance. Wade demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB entities, to enhance resilience and local economic impact in support areas. His contracting patterns consistently favor set-aside mechanisms over open competitions, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 for security systems services, 236220 for commercial and institutional construction, and 721110 for lodging operations. These categories underscore his technical expertise in acquiring hardened infrastructure, perimeter security technologies, and transient housing solutions tailored to military standards. Wade’s domain knowledge encompasses modular building systems, C4ISR-integrated security platforms, and expeditionary hospitality services compliant with U.S. Army garrison regulations.