CW5 Marcel Cartier

CW5 Marcel Cartier serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist within the W7NY USPFO Activity RI ARNG, a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining Army National Guard readiness through infrastructure and operational support. In this leadership role, he oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. His portfolio is exclusively focused on commercial and institutional building construction, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to maintain barracks, lodging, and mission-critical facilities essential to unit preparedness and quality-of-life standards. Cartier maintains a consistent working relationship with Allied Imperium Global, Inc., a primary contractor delivering construction and facility sustainment services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. While he engages with a range of qualified contractors, his pattern reflects a preference for established firms with proven experience in military-grade construction standards and rapid-response facility support. His contracting activity is predominantly unreserved, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the scale and urgency of facility requirements. However, he consistently reserves 25% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in defense infrastructure projects without compromising mission needs. Cartier’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of military housing, administrative buildings, and support infrastructure. He specializes in procuring services involving structural systems, HVAC, electrical upgrades, and compliance with UFC standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet the Army’s rigorous operational and safety requirements for National Guard installations.