Christopher W. Chapple

Christopher Chapple serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-FDO Ft Hood under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and garrison support services essential to Fort Hood’s operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses facility modernization, utilities maintenance, communications systems, and specialized engineering services that sustain mission-critical military environments. Chapple applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the installation’s strategic priorities in resilience, sustainability, and force readiness. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC., primarily engaging them for engineering, technical support, and facility systems integration. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capability in complex military infrastructure environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. Chapple demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His socioeconomic contracting strategy actively promotes veteran-owned and small business entrants into the defense supply chain, balancing competitive fairness with mission-critical performance requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541330 (Engineering Services), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 333515 (Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in technical domains supporting aviation maintenance, facility systems, and precision manufacturing. He routinely procures specialized engineering solutions, avionics components, and infrastructure support equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD technical standards and industrial base capabilities critical to garrison operations.