Daniel J. Hereford

Daniel J. Hereford serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-ft Knox under the Department of the Army, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical hospitality, food service, and recreational support infrastructure essential to sustaining troop readiness and quality of life. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of services including lodging operations, dining facility management, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) programs, all aligned with the Army’s mission to maintain operational tempo and enhance soldier welfare. Hereford employs full and open competition as well as targeted set-asides to ensure efficient, compliant, and mission-driven procurement outcomes. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, and SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC., reflecting a pattern of collaboration with experienced providers capable of delivering complex, multi-site operational support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service contracts, and vendor reliability in high-demand garrison environments, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in federal hospitality and logistics frameworks. Hereford demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 42% of his awards directed toward small business categories, including a significant focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns reflect deliberate efforts to expand opportunities for veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses, consistent with Department of Defense mandates and the Army’s broader inclusion goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561422 (contact center services), 511210 (software publishing), and 517312 (wireless telecommunications), indicating specialized expertise in digital service platforms, administrative support systems, and telecommunications infrastructure critical to modern MWR operations. He routinely procures integrated technology-enabled solutions that support reservation systems, digital engagement platforms, and remote service delivery for military communities.