Ashly N. McBunch

Ashly N. McBunch serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-JB Lewis-McChord, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness through facilities and services acquisition. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of non-traditional and mission-critical contracts, McBunch ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing base infrastructure resilience, environmental stewardship, and quality-of-life services for military and civilian personnel. Her acquisitions span a broad spectrum of non-defense-related services, reflecting the unique operational needs of a joint base environment that requires both logistical and community-support functions. McBunch maintains a focused contractor relationship with the Port of Moses Lake as the primary vendor, indicating a strategic reliance on regional public entities for specialized services. While other vendors account for minimal award volume, her contracting pattern suggests a preference for established, locally integrated partners capable of delivering scalable, mission-aligned support. Her approach emphasizes reliability and continuity, favoring long-term vendor partnerships over broad competitive bidding where operational consistency is paramount. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, McBunch consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 80% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering local economic development and expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Her contracting patterns align with Department of Defense directives to increase small business participation, particularly in non-traditional categories where small firms can deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Her procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), indicating a significant investment in morale, welfare, and recreation programs—such as live entertainment for service members and community events. Additional categories include ambulance services, septic and solid waste management, and equipment leasing, demonstrating expertise in procuring essential but often overlooked infrastructure and support services critical to daily base operations and environmental compliance.