Derek Meilinger

Derek Meilinger serves as a key procurement professional within the W7NS Uspfo Activity NC ARNG, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain North Carolina National Guard readiness through integrated logistical and garrison support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on civilian infrastructure and personnel support, including lodging, medical care, facility maintenance, and operational services. His work ensures mission-critical enablers are procured in alignment with federal acquisition regulations and Army sustainment priorities, directly contributing to the readiness and quality of life for Guard personnel and their families. Meilinger maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including TYONEK SERVICES OVERHAUL FACILITY-STENNIS, LLC, FREE STATE ASSOCIATES LLC, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED, and LOGC2 INC, each providing specialized services in lodging operations, outpatient healthcare, logistics command systems, and facility support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships that ensure continuity of essential services across multiple garrison locations, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and mission alignment over transactional vendor engagement. A strong advocate for small business participation, Meilinger consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 73% of his awards designated for small businesses. He also actively supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic contracting strategy aligned with Army and federal goals to expand opportunity and resilience within the defense supply base. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 721110 (hotels and motels), where he secures lodging and billeting services, followed by NAICS 621498 (outpatient care centers) for medical support and NAICS 236220 for facility construction and maintenance. His expertise lies in managing complex, service-based contracts requiring high operational continuity, compliance with DoD quality standards, and integration with military garrison infrastructure systems.