Alison Schuman

SFC Alison Schuman serves as a contracting professional within the W6QM MICC-FDO at Fort Hood, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain and modernize critical garrison infrastructure. In her role, she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for facility systems, communications networks, and mission-enabling services, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract execution. She specializes in complex, performance-based procurements that align with Army installation modernization priorities, often coordinating with engineering, logistics, and facilities management teams to translate technical requirements into solicitation language and award strategies. SFC Schuman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC. These partnerships are primarily centered on information technology services, facility systems integration, and mission-critical communications support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, long-term service delivery, and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency and reliability in high-stakes garrison environments. SFC Schuman exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with specialized capabilities in military infrastructure support. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation without reliance on large business prime contractors, reinforcing the Army’s goal of building a resilient, diverse supplier base. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 517919—Other Telecommunications—which encompasses managed network services, secure communications infrastructure, and integrated IT systems supporting military garrison operations. She procures specialized telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity-enabled network solutions, and facility-based communication systems critical to maintaining command, control, and coordination across Fort Hood’s operational domains. Her expertise lies in translating complex technical needs into solicitations that ensure interoperability, resilience, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.