Dallas Ketchum

Dallas Ketchum serves as a Purchase Agent for W6QM MICC Ft Lee under the Department of the Army, responsible for executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain and modernize Army installations. His role centers on acquiring technical services that support infrastructure resilience, facility security, and operational readiness, with a primary focus on computer systems design and integration. Ketchum ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity, data modernization, and mission-enabling IT infrastructure. He manages the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring timely delivery of high-priority technical solutions. Ketchum maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including NISGA'A MOSTT, LLC, GLOBAL DIMENSIONS, LLC, VIRGINIA ENERGY AND LIGHTING, LLC, and UNDERPRESSURE, INC., all of which specialize in IT systems design, facility automation, and energy-efficient infrastructure solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, fostering collaboration with firms that demonstrate deep familiarity with military installation requirements and DoD compliance standards. Ketchum exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring that contracting activity directly supports the growth of small, locally based firms capable of delivering agile, responsive technical services to Army installations. His primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), encompassing system architecture, network integration, cybersecurity implementation, and software customization for military environments. Ketchum’s expertise lies in procuring mission-critical IT services that enhance data security, streamline facility operations, and support the digital modernization of Army infrastructure, making him a key enabler of the agency’s technological readiness posture.