Ben Gagne

Ben Gagne serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7MZ Uspfo Activity Ct Arng, a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining military readiness through logistics, infrastructure, and administrative support. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for commercial and institutional building construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. His acquisitions directly support troop welfare by enabling facility upgrades, maintenance of operational infrastructure, and the delivery of essential services such as food service facilities and communications-ready buildings. Gagne’s work is foundational to the agency’s mission of maintaining deployable, resilient force support capabilities across garrison and field environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Gagne consistently engages a broad base of qualified vendors specializing in construction, renovation, and facility services. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and strict adherence to technical specifications for military-grade infrastructure. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in DoD facility standards, safety protocols, and rapid deployment timelines, ensuring deliverables meet both operational urgency and regulatory compliance. Gagne maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference across all acquisitions, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and the agency’s commitment to socioeconomic equity. He actively prioritizes small business participation, directing opportunities to HUBZone, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that meet the rigorous demands of military construction. This consistent focus amplifies economic opportunity within underserved communities while ensuring access to agile, specialized contractors capable of supporting the agency’s dynamic mission needs. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new builds, renovations, and infrastructure modernization for barracks, dining facilities, administrative centers, and utility support structures. Gagne possesses deep technical expertise in military construction standards, including UFC guidelines, accessibility requirements under the ADA, and energy efficiency mandates. He ensures all contracts incorporate performance-based requirements, quality assurance protocols, and sustainable design principles critical to long-term force readiness.