Alison Schuman

Alison Schuman serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM MICC-FDO Ft Hood, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain and modernize critical garrison infrastructure. She manages a portfolio of construction and facility-related acquisitions focused on ensuring operational readiness through reliable utilities, site preparation, and electrical systems. Her work directly enables the functionality of barracks, flight lines, and communications infrastructure by overseeing contracts that align with Army installation resilience goals. Schuman specializes in design-build and performance-based service contracts under FAR Part 36, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle maintenance and mission-critical facility upgrades. She 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 firms are frequently selected for their proven expertise in site development, electrical installation, and infrastructure modernization. Schuman’s procurement approach favors repeat engagement with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, compliance with military construction standards, and reliable performance on prior contracts, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and quality delivery. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 25% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures broad market access while intentionally promoting participation from small businesses capable of delivering specialized construction and electrical services. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides but maintains a consistent commitment to small business inclusion through unrestricted and total small business competitions. Schuman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), reflecting her domain expertise in groundworks, grading, drainage, and electrical systems integration for military installations. She procures services ranging from earthmoving and utility trenching to low-voltage wiring and power distribution upgrades, ensuring facilities meet Army engineering and safety standards. Her technical acumen centers on mission-critical infrastructure that supports day-to-day garrison operations and long-term force readiness.