Antonio Norris Dates

Antonio Norris Dates serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0409 Aq Hq Contract office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility infrastructure contracts critical to sustaining U.S. Army garrisons and overseas installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—with a primary focus on facility maintenance, specialized construction, and mechanical systems servicing. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to maintain operational readiness through resilient airfields, utilities, and building systems, particularly in European and deployed theaters. Mr. Norris maintains a consistent working relationship with PAE Applied Technologies LLC and BSH Hausgeräte B.V., both of which deliver high-complexity facility support services including HVAC integration, building systems maintenance, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. His contracting patterns reflect long-term, performance-based partnerships with established contractors possessing proven technical capabilities in military environment applications, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and mission continuity over competitive bidding cycles. His procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside strategy, indicating a preference for full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach prioritizes technical proficiency and mission-critical delivery capacity over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the high-stakes operational demands of Army garrison sustainment. Mr. Norris specializes exclusively in NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—focusing on the acquisition of mechanical systems, climate control infrastructure, and integrated building services essential to military installation resilience. His domain expertise lies in complex HVAC retrofits, energy-efficient retrofitting for historic facilities, and climate-controlled logistics support systems tailored to austere and overseas environments, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains functional under extreme operational conditions.