Cameron M. Doncet Hall

Daniel A. Boone, Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7NC Uspfo Activity Meang 101 under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. Responsible for the full lifecycle management of procurement actions, he specializes in constructing and equipping durable commercial and institutional facilities, mission-critical mechanical systems, and field-deployable energy solutions aligned with Army readiness objectives. His portfolio primarily consists of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for construction, facility maintenance, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Army-specific regulatory frameworks. Boone maintains a consistent working relationship with U.S. Materials Handling Corporation, a key vendor delivering specialized equipment and logistics support essential to base operations. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and strict adherence to technical specifications for mission-critical systems. He routinely engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, prioritizing reliability, compliance, and timely delivery in austere environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Boone exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals, with no awards issued to large businesses. This approach strengthens the Army’s small business ecosystem while fostering innovation and resilience through diverse vendor participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and 922160 (Fire Protection), reflecting his specialization in lodging infrastructure for transient personnel and integrated fire suppression systems for military installations. He routinely procures turnkey construction, HVAC integration, emergency response systems, and energy-efficient building retrofits, demonstrating deep technical expertise in facility sustainment and operational resilience within the Army’s installation modernization mission.