Curtis L Gardner

Curtis L. Gardner supports the procurement mission of the W7N5 USPFO Activity VA ARNG under the Department of the Army, managing contracts essential to sustaining the operational readiness and daily welfare of Virginia Army National Guard personnel. He oversees the acquisition of non-combat services critical to garrison and training site operations, with a primary focus on food service, facility support, and logistical enablers. His work ensures that troop welfare needs—ranging from nutrition to housing and ancillary services—are met through compliant, timely contract actions aligned with federal acquisition regulations and Army sustainment priorities. Gardner maintains a consistent working relationship with WABASH CONSULTANTS, LLC, a key vendor providing integrated food service and facility support solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, on-site services across multiple locations. These relationships are built on reliability, compliance with quality standards, and the ability to adapt to dynamic operational requirements, often involving task-order contracts under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. He exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, locally-based firms and to strengthen community ties through socioeconomic contracting. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, ensuring that all solicitations are tailored to meet small business capability thresholds without compromising mission requirements. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting his responsibility for lodging and billeting services, and NAICS 312113 (Ice Manufacturing), underscoring niche logistical support for field operations and food safety protocols. His expertise lies in managing service contracts that blend hospitality standards with military operational needs, ensuring compliance with DoD health, safety, and sustainment directives.