Jason M. Edwards

Dirck G. Storms serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NC Uspfo Activity Meang 101, a critical component of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining and modernizing military infrastructure. He manages the acquisition of construction, facility equipment, and operational support services essential to Army readiness, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction, mission-critical mechanical systems, and field-deployable energy solutions. Storms oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with strategic resilience goals. His portfolio emphasizes high-integrity, long-term infrastructure investments that support both garrison and expeditionary operations. Storms maintains a consistent working relationship with U.S. Materials Handling Corporation, a primary contractor for integrated facility systems and logistics support equipment. His contracting approach favors established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade construction and durable equipment fabrication, while actively cultivating partnerships with firms capable of rapid deployment and modular system integration. He prioritizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet rigorous technical specifications for durability, safety, and operational interoperability. A defining feature of Storms’ procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring broad participation across the defense industrial base. His approach reinforces the Army’s mandate to strengthen small business resilience within critical infrastructure supply chains. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 337211 for custom wood office furniture and NAICS 722310 for on-base food service contracting. Storms brings deep technical expertise in facility modernization, integrating energy-efficient systems, ADA-compliant designs, and mission-critical operational environments into every acquisition.