David A. Pickard

David A. Pickard serves as a Contract Specialist for the W7N5 USPFO Activity VA ARNG under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of non-combat support services critical to the readiness and sustainment of Virginia Army National Guard personnel. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for essential operational services such as food service, facility maintenance, and logistical support across garrison and training sites. Pickard ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to enhance troop welfare and daily operational efficiency through reliable, mission-critical contracting. Pickard maintains a consistent working relationship with WABASH CONSULTANTS, LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized support services tailored to military garrison operations. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, often engaging firms with demonstrated expertise in hospitality, facility management, and operational logistics. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who can deliver scalable, compliant solutions under dynamic operational conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Pickard prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for nearly 58% of his acquisitions. He also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His pattern of awarding contracts through targeted set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on empowering small, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged businesses within the defense support ecosystem. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting a significant demand for lodging and hospitality services for training and mobilization events, alongside NAICS 621111 (Offices of Physicians) for on-site medical support and NAICS 721214 (Recreational Camps) for temporary operational housing. He possesses deep domain expertise in procuring services that sustain daily military life, ensuring compliance, quality, and mission alignment across diverse operational environments.