David A. Oglesby

David A. Oglesby serves as the primary contracting lead for the W7NH Uspfo Activity MS ARNG, a critical unit within the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining Mississippi National Guard readiness through integrated training, infrastructure, and operational support. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with force preparation priorities, including facility enhancements, specialized training systems, and logistical services essential to soldier development. His role encompasses full lifecycle contract administration—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Oglesby maintains strategic relationships with a focused set of contractors, including LEAPS TRAINING LLC, SPOTTING LIES, INC., and DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION S, which provide niche services in military instruction, behavioral analysis training, and rehabilitation support. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions for immersive training environments and personnel readiness programs. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, repeat performers with proven capabilities in defense-adjacent domains, fostering reliable, long-term vendor collaboration. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity defines his procurement approach, with 76.9% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, with a notable 3.9% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating active support for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Oglesby’s primary NAICS focus includes 333120 (construction machinery manufacturing), 332439 (metal container manufacturing), and 334310 (audio/video equipment manufacturing), indicating procurement of specialized training equipment, durable field infrastructure, and multimedia systems. He also regularly acquires catering services (722320) and recyclable material wholesale (423930) to support operational sustainability. His expertise lies at the intersection of tactical training support and facility logistics, ensuring procurement decisions directly enable mission-critical readiness outcomes.