William J. Cole

William J. Cole serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7NN Uspfo Activity NH ARNG under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that sustain Army National Guard readiness. His role centers on acquiring logistical and operational support services essential to training environments and field operations, including institutional furnishings, textile-based equipment, and audiovisual systems. Cole ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain mission-critical infrastructure and troop welfare during extended deployments. He maintains a consistent working relationship with QII SOLUTIONS LLC as a primary contractor, reflecting a pattern of long-term, performance-based partnerships focused on reliable delivery of specialized equipment and support solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor accountability, delivery timelines, and quality assurance, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and requirements-based contracts to meet dynamic operational needs. Cole demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 70% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, with HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides each accounting for approximately 2.4% of his portfolio, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and support underserved communities. His procurement focus is concentrated in niche manufacturing sectors, particularly institutional and office furniture (NAICS 337127 and 337211), miscellaneous textile product mills (314999), and audio/video equipment manufacturing (334310). This specialization indicates deep expertise in acquiring durable, field-deployable furnishings and technical systems designed for military-grade use, ensuring that acquired goods meet rigorous environmental and ergonomic standards for operational readiness.