Ashley Pace

Ashley Pace serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NR USPFO Activity NY ARNG, supporting the operational readiness and sustainment of New York Army National Guard personnel through strategic acquisition of mission-critical services. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with quality-of-life, medical, and facility sustainment priorities, Pace oversees acquisitions in food service, facility construction, and industrial equipment maintenance. Their role is central to ensuring consistent logistical support for training cycles and deployments, with a focus on timely, compliant, and mission-driven contract execution under Department of the Army guidelines. Pace maintains a consistent working relationship with THE ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a primary vendor partner for specialized technical and operational support services. The contracting pattern reflects a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in military environment service delivery, particularly in food service logistics and facility infrastructure. Vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability, adherence to military standards, and responsiveness to dynamic operational demands. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Pace’s socioeconomic contracting approach, with nearly 80% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), and women-owned firms, while ensuring competitive, capable vendor engagement. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to fostering local economic resilience and broadening the defense industrial base. Pace’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 722320 (Caterers), reflecting the agency’s reliance on scalable, compliant meal services for garrison and field operations. Additional emphasis is placed on NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) for facility upgrades and NAICS 811310 for maintenance of critical machinery. This technical domain expertise ensures that acquired services directly support troop readiness, health surveillance, and infrastructure integrity across Army National Guard installations.