Craig L. Lueckenotto

Craig L. Lueckenotto serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NJ Uspfo Activity Mo Arng, a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining operational readiness across Army National Guard and active-duty forces. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on aviation logistics, force support services, and facility sustainment, ensuring timely delivery of critical mission-enabling capabilities. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain high operational tempo through reliable access to aircraft components, meal services, and infrastructure support, requiring precise application of FAR and DFARS regulations to meet urgent readiness demands. Lueckenotto maintains sustained relationships with a core group of contractors including Columbia Helicopters, Inc., Axxeum Inc., Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc., Crestwood Technology Group, LLC, and Brightwater UAG, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering niche aviation maintenance, technical support, and force service solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, often resulting in repeat engagements with firms that demonstrate consistent compliance and mission alignment. His procurement strategy demonstrates strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 45% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining mission-critical standards. His contracting patterns reveal a balanced approach—prioritizing small business opportunities without compromising operational requirements. Lueckenotto’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 722320 (Caterers) for meal services, 315990 (Apparel Accessories Manufacturing) for uniform and gear support, and 333923 (Overhead Crane Manufacturing) for maintenance facility equipment. He also procures communications hardware under 334220 and facility-related infrastructure under 324110, demonstrating expertise in supporting both frontline logistics and back-office sustainment. His technical domain spans aviation support systems, field catering, and installation infrastructure—critical enablers of Army National Guard readiness across the continental U.S.