DaKari R. Releford

DaKari R. Releford serves as a Purchasing Agent for the W6QM Micc-ft Carson under the Department of the Army, supporting the logistical and operational readiness of elite special operations units, particularly the 10th Special Forces Group (A). In this role, he manages the acquisition of specialized support services and equipment critical for austere, cold-weather, and high-altitude training environments. His procurement portfolio emphasizes mission-critical contracting in areas such as lodging, event coordination, and expeditionary support services, ensuring seamless operational sustainment for high-tempo military exercises. Releford operates within a structured acquisition framework aligned with FAR and Army regulatory guidance, prioritizing timely, compliant, and mission-responsive procurement actions. Releford maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TRONCONI SEGARRA & ASSOCIATES LLP, ALEUT FIELD SERVICES, LLC, and ROD'S ALASKAN BIG GAME & WILDERNESS GUIDE SERVICES LLC. These contractors provide niche capabilities in expeditionary lodging, field-based training support, and wilderness logistics tailored to Arctic and mountainous operational demands. His procurement approach reflects a preference for vendors with proven experience in remote, non-traditional environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, adaptability, and mission alignment rather than volume-based contracting. Releford demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His pattern reflects a deliberate focus on small business participation across multiple categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and general small business concerns. He consistently leverages set-asides to cultivate a resilient supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of special operations support, reinforcing the Army’s broader goals of inclusive contracting and workforce development. His primary NAICS focus includes 721110 (hotels and motels) and 561920 (convention and trade show organizers), reflecting procurement of temporary lodging and training event logistics for dispersed, expeditionary units. He also procures specialized sporting goods and miscellaneous manufacturing services to support field equipment needs, demonstrating technical expertise in expeditionary operational support domains.