Charlee R. Thousand

Charlee R. Thousand serves as a Contracting Specialist within the 0414 Aq Hq Contract Augmented unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing procurement actions that sustain critical military infrastructure and enable garrison readiness. She specializes in acquiring facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and construction services essential to the operational resilience of Army installations. Her portfolio includes complex, mission-critical contracts under FAR Part 36 and Part 19, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and environmental stewardship. Thousand maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including LINEA VERDE S.R.L., FIORINI IMPIANTI GROUP SRL, and NUOVA ELETTRICA S.R.L., reflecting a pattern of engagement with international firms experienced in military-grade infrastructure and technical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous solicitation development, and contract administration aligned with Army installation requirements. She routinely collaborates with technical representatives and project managers to ensure contractor deliverables meet stringent safety, environmental, and operational standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Thousand consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, integrating socioeconomic goals into every acquisition strategy. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and mission alignment. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 562910 (Remediation Services), with significant activity in commercial and institutional construction (236220), HVAC (238220), and flooring (238330). This reflects deep expertise in sustaining Army garrison environments through integrated facility services, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience—ensuring installations remain mission-ready and compliant with federal environmental and safety mandates.