Chad Walton

Chad Walton serves as the primary procurement lead for the W7MX Uspfo Activity Ca Arng, a critical unit within the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining Army National Guard infrastructure across regional and remote installations. In this role, he manages the acquisition of maintenance, repair, and logistical support services essential to operational readiness, including automotive repair, fire protection systems, and climate control equipment for military facilities. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with Army National Guard mission priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Walton’s procurement strategy emphasizes robust small business engagement, with over 62% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, including 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, fostering inclusive vendor participation. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to cultivate long-term partnerships with qualified small contractors capable of delivering timely, mission-critical services across dispersed ARNG sites. His technical focus centers on NAICS 811121 (automotive body, paint, and interior repair), 811198 (general automotive maintenance), and 922160 (fire protection services), with additional activity in HVAC equipment manufacturing (333415) and farm supply wholesale (424910). These categories reflect the agency’s need for facility upkeep, vehicle fleet sustainment, and safety infrastructure. Walton’s expertise lies in procuring specialized, non-standard services tailored to the unique operational demands of National Guard installations, ensuring that maintenance and support capabilities remain agile, compliant, and mission-ready.