Chris Pettigrew

Chris Pettigrew serves as a Contracting Officer at the W39L USA Readiness Center under the Department of the Army, where he manages a diverse portfolio of professional and support services critical to military readiness. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for consulting, engineering, and operational support services that sustain training infrastructure, modernize command and control systems, and enhance logistical planning. He operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance while advancing the agency’s mission to maintain force preparedness through expert technical and administrative services. Pettigrew maintains a strong working relationship with KPH Construction Corp, a primary contractor delivering construction and facility sustainment services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in military support environments, while also fostering collaboration with small businesses through competed set-asides. He consistently engages with contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions across engineering, operations, and technical consulting, emphasizing accountability, past performance, and mission alignment. His contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic participation, with nearly half of his awards issued through full and open competition, while 25% are reserved for 8(a) certified firms and another 25% for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy demonstrates a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical standards. Pettigrew’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541990, 541690, 541618, and 561990, reflecting a heavy emphasis on professional, scientific, and technical consulting services—particularly in management consulting, systems integration, and mission support. He routinely acquires services related to training program design, infrastructure planning, logistics optimization, and command system modernization, positioning him at the intersection of defense readiness and specialized technical advisory services.