Casey B. Close

CPT Casey B. Close serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QM Micc-ft Stewart under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Army installations and training environments. He oversees the procurement of construction, facilities maintenance, and heavy civil infrastructure services essential to operational readiness. His portfolio includes commercial and institutional building construction, electrical and plumbing systems, roofing, and infrastructure projects such as highways and bridges. CPT Close ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the Army’s strategic goals for infrastructure resilience and long-term sustainment. CPT Close maintains a strong working relationship with X CELL MANAGEMENT INC, a primary contractor supporting a broad range of specialty trade and civil engineering services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliable, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary construction solutions under tight operational timelines. He frequently engages contractors with proven track records in military installation support, prioritizing responsiveness, safety compliance, and quality control in delivery. CPT Close demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for 80% of his award activity. This reflects a deliberate strategy to channel contracting opportunities to economically disadvantaged rural communities and certified small businesses. His consistent use of HUBZone preferences aligns with Department of Defense mandates to promote geographic diversity and community-based economic development through federal procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), followed by 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). He specializes in acquiring services involving structural modifications, utility system upgrades, and infrastructure rehabilitation—domains requiring technical expertise in military construction standards, NFPA codes, and Army Corps of Engineers specifications. CPT Close’s expertise ensures that acquisitions meet the stringent operational and safety requirements of active Army installations.