Arnold Payne

Arnold J. Payne serves as a Contracting Officer, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring regulatory compliance for his agency's procurement requirements. In this capacity, he oversees the solicitation and award of contracts to support the agency's operational and infrastructural missions. Mr. Payne demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with a heavy emphasis on small business participation. His procurement patterns show a significant preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which constitute the vast majority of his contracting activity. His primary industry focus is centered on the construction and facilities sector. He possesses technical procurement expertise in commercial and institutional building construction, as well as specialized trades including plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting. Additionally, his portfolio includes the acquisition of professional technical services, specifically within the domains of architectural and engineering services.