Clayton McKendry

Ryan Thompson serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the W7NU Uspfo Activity Ohang 121, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, coordinating requirements validation, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. His responsibilities include assisting in the development of solicitation documents, conducting market research, and supporting contract administration for construction, utilities, and facility services. Thompson’s work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities in enhancing installation resilience, upgrading energy and communications systems, and maintaining mission-critical installations across the force. Though no primary contractor relationships are currently documented, Thompson collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors across multiple sectors, including civil engineering firms, telecommunications providers, and facility service contractors. His engagement patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, transparent procurement processes that prioritize technical competency and regulatory adherence. He frequently interfaces with small business representatives and industry stakeholders during pre-solicitation events to ensure market readiness and competitive bidding. Thompson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 54.5% of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of the Army mandates to expand equitable access to federal contracts. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (highway, street, and bridge construction) and 517111 (wired telecommunications carriers), with additional emphasis on janitorial services, institutional lodging, and architectural design. This reflects his expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects that integrate civil works, digital infrastructure, and facility operations to support operational readiness and force protection.