Belinda A. Bernard

Ms. Belinda A. Bernard serves as a Contracting Officer within the W7MT Uspfo Activity Al Arng, a critical component of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining Combat Emergency Response Force (CERFP) readiness and enabling expeditionary operational capabilities. She manages the acquisition of specialized services and equipment essential to military training, infrastructure maintenance, and logistical support for both National Guard and active-duty units. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of procurements aligned with mission-critical readiness objectives, including engineering services, biological product manufacturing, and facility support services. Ms. Bernard ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing timely, efficient contract execution to meet dynamic operational demands. Ms. Bernard maintains established relationships with key contractors including HUMAN DOMAIN SOLUTIONS, LLC and LOMAR SPECIALTY ADVERTISING, INC., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in niche defense support domains. Her contracting patterns indicate consistent collaboration with firms capable of delivering tailored solutions in behavioral health support, specialized advertising for military outreach, and mission-critical logistics. These partnerships are characterized by long-term trust, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to stringent DoD compliance standards, enabling reliable delivery of services under austere or time-sensitive conditions. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages small business capabilities to foster innovation and enhance supply chain resilience without compromising mission requirements. Ms. Bernard’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), reflecting a unique blend of technical, operational, and facility sustainment needs. She procures specialized biological materials for field medical use, engineering support for expeditionary infrastructure, and essential laundry services critical to force hygiene and readiness. This multidisciplinary focus underscores her expertise in integrating disparate technical domains to support comprehensive military operational effectiveness.