Darin L Brun

Darin L. Brun serves as a Base Contracting Officer for W7M9 Uspfo Activity Ksang 184 under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to sustain and modernize military infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses critical building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural construction, ensuring installation readiness and operational resilience. He executes acquisitions under FAR Part 36, primarily for construction and renovation projects that support Army garrison missions, with a focus on compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability standards. Brun’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain mission-critical facilities through timely, compliant, and cost-effective contracting solutions. Brun cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse base of contractors specializing in industrial and institutional construction, with consistent engagement from firms holding relevant SIC and NAICS certifications. He works closely with qualified general contractors, specialty trade subcontractors, and small business prime vendors to deliver integrated building services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, robust technical evaluations, and clear deliverables to ensure quality control and lifecycle value. Vendor partnerships are built on accountability, past performance review, and adherence to federal construction standards. Brun demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 69.2% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He routinely prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms, aligning with Department of the Army initiatives to broaden vendor diversity. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary NAICS focus areas include 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering). This specialization reflects deep technical expertise in building systems integration, facility modernization, and infrastructure resilience, positioning him as a key enabler of Army installation readiness.