Ariel Gould

Ariel Gould supports the W7NG Uspfo Activity Mn Arng within the Department of the Army by managing procurement activities critical to sustaining the Minnesota Army National Guard’s garrison readiness. Responsible for acquiring goods and services that enable daily operational continuity, Gould oversees contracts in facility maintenance, food service support, and media outreach infrastructure. Their work ensures that training environments and emergency response capabilities remain fully resourced, aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain deployable, well-supported forces. Gould handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, often utilizing simplified acquisition thresholds and competitive negotiated contracts to meet urgent and recurring operational needs. Gould maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Arcabel Solutions LLC, Minnesota Medical Association, CSA Service Solutions, LLC, and ProCases, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering specialized services such as broadcast equipment, medical logistics coordination, and technical support for command and control systems. The working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, repeat award patterns, and a preference for vendors with demonstrated familiarity with military operational environments and state-level emergency response protocols. Ariel Gould demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate regional economic resilience and leverage the agility of small businesses in delivering tailored solutions for garrison operations. While no set-asides are used for the remaining third, all procurements adhere to socioeconomic preference policies, with particular emphasis on supporting Minnesota-based small businesses and those with prior DoD experience. The agency’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), indicating a specialization in tactical training equipment, protective gear, and non-traditional instructional services for military personnel development. These categories underscore a technical domain expertise in adaptive, field-deployable training systems and community-based readiness programs that bridge civilian expertise with military operational requirements.