Alicia C. Braun

Alicia C. Braun serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7M6 Uspfo Activity Ilang 183, a Department of the Army organization responsible for sustaining military installation infrastructure. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical facility construction, utilities, and operational support services essential to garrison readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, security systems, and specialized equipment acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure safe, functional, and habitable environments for military personnel. Braun ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance services. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including CHARPIE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., CITADEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, and DYNAMIC ENTERPRISES LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex construction and facility modernization projects. Her partnerships also extend to specialized service providers such as REAGENT WORLD, INC. and BLOOM HOSPITALITY AND CATERING SERVICES, LLC, indicating a diversified need for technical and life support services. Braun fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in accountability, schedule adherence, and quality assurance standards. Braun demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This unwavering focus ensures equitable access for small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, promoting economic opportunity while strengthening the contractor base capable of supporting Army infrastructure needs. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility and compliance, reinforcing the agency’s mission to cultivate a resilient and diverse supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing). This reflects expertise in procuring integrated security infrastructure, facility upgrades for barracks and administrative buildings, and specialized radiation-emitting equipment used in military logistics and health applications. Her technical domain spans both civil works and defense-specific systems, requiring nuanced understanding of military construction standards and safety protocols.