Colleen Rye

Colleen M. Rye serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Leonard Wood under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain the operational readiness of Fort Leonard Wood. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for construction, facility services, and specialized technical solutions, with a focus on modernizing barracks, utilities, and institutional infrastructure. She routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 36 and Part 12, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning acquisitions with the installation’s strategic modernization goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, mission-ready military facilities through disciplined contracting practices. Rye maintains a focused contractor relationship with HERO ROOFING AND EXTERIORS PLLC as a primary vendor, reflecting a preference for specialized, high-performance service providers in building envelope and infrastructure maintenance. While the majority of her contracting activity involves a limited number of repeat performers, she ensures rigorous performance oversight and contract administration to uphold quality standards. Her working relationships are characterized by stability and technical alignment, favoring contractors with proven expertise in military installation environments and adherence to Army construction specifications. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 30.8% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a clear commitment to small business participation. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes small business eligibility when acquisition requirements permit, reinforcing the Army’s broader socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission needs. Rye’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating a strong demand for IT support, data systems integration, and scientific instrumentation procurement. She also regularly manages contracts under 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), underscoring her expertise in facility systems modernization, cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, and laboratory automation. Her domain knowledge spans both physical infrastructure and digital enablement, making her a key enabler of Fort Leonard Wood’s integrated operational resilience strategy.