Gabe Cagnacap

Baron Toms serves as a key procurement lead within the National Cemetery Administration, overseeing acquisitions critical to the stewardship of national veterans’ cemeteries. Responsible for managing contracts that ensure the perpetual care, expansion, and historical preservation of burial grounds, Toms handles a diverse portfolio of services including grounds maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, janitorial support, and waste management. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to honor veterans through dignified, well-maintained final resting places, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while prioritizing sustainability and operational continuity across cemetery sites. Toms maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in cemetery and grounds services, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, LAUBACKER ENTERPRISES, INC., and HAMILTON PACIFIC CHAMBERLAIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in cemetery infrastructure, landscape preservation, and site-specific maintenance. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who understand the unique sensitivities and regulatory requirements of national memorial sites. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Toms prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 64% of his awards, reflecting a deep alignment with the VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs. He also regularly utilizes Total Small Business and Local Area Set-Asides, demonstrating a structured commitment to expanding economic opportunity among veteran-owned and community-based firms under FAR 19.5 and 26.2. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561720 (Janitorial Services), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), with additional activity in drycleaning and office furniture procurement. This reflects a specialized expertise in non-military, facility-support services essential to the daily operation and aesthetic integrity of national cemeteries, ensuring that maintenance and environmental services meet both functional and ceremonial standards.