Austin Bates Hansen

Sergeant Austin Bates Hansen serves as a key procurement liaison within the W6QM Micc-ft Leavenworth under the Department of the Army, supporting the sustainment and modernization of military installation infrastructure. In his role, he manages the acquisition of critical facility services and technical systems essential to garrison readiness, with a focus on construction, mechanical systems, and mission-critical equipment procurement. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts that ensure compliance with Army standards for safety, environmental regulation, and operational continuity, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to maintain functional, resilient installations across the force. Sergeant Hansen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Prairie Band Construction, Inc., Premier Mechanical Products LLC, SES Technologies LLC, American Boiler Services Inc., and ACI Build Group LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering integrated construction, HVAC, and technical support services under tight operational timelines. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established contractors with proven experience in military facility environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and rapid response capabilities. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to small business engagement, with 42.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic effort to foster competition and enhance vendor diversity within the installation support supply chain. Sergeant Hansen’s primary NAICS focus areas include 221330 (Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 335911 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), and 711190 (Other Performing Arts Companies). This diverse technical portfolio suggests procurement activity spanning climate control systems, facility automation, electronic components for garrison operations, and specialized support services—reflecting a broad yet mission-driven technical domain expertise centered on installation resilience and operational continuity.