CPT Curtis Blount Jr

CPT Curtis Blount Jr. serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc Fdo Ft Bragg, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness at one of the nation’s largest military installations. He manages the acquisition of specialized infrastructure and equipment critical to garrison operations, with a primary focus on overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facility maintenance and material handling systems essential to base logistics and readiness. Blount’s acquisitions directly enable the sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure across Fort Bragg’s active-duty and support environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SILVER NATIONAL CORP., A TO B CREATIONS INC, and TACTICAL ELECTRONICS AND MILITARY SUPPLY L.L.C., all of which provide engineered solutions for heavy-lift and material handling systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche manufacturers with proven expertise in military-grade industrial equipment, often requiring technical compliance with DoD specifications and field-deployable durability standards. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical alignment, and timely delivery to support mission-critical maintenance cycles. CPT Blount demonstrates a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all acquisitions in his portfolio are reserved exclusively for small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate and sustained effort to maximize socioeconomic participation, leveraging the capabilities of small manufacturers with specialized technical competencies in industrial equipment. His contracting patterns prioritize equitable access for small businesses capable of meeting stringent military performance requirements. His primary NAICS focus—333923—underscores deep technical expertise in procuring engineered crane, hoist, and monorail systems designed for military facility use. He specializes in acquiring ruggedized, high-capacity material handling equipment that meets Army engineering standards for durability, safety, and integration with existing infrastructure, ensuring long-term operational sustainability across garrison environments.