CSM Dorothy Boatner

Dorothy Boatner serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7MT Uspfo Activity Al Arng under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical services that sustain Combat Emergency Response Force (CERFP) readiness and enable logistical and infrastructure support for National Guard and active-duty units. Her portfolio centers on procuring specialized training support, facility maintenance, and expeditionary capabilities through full and open competition and targeted set-asides. She ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in operational readiness and force sustainment. Boatner maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including HUMAN DOMAIN SOLUTIONS, LLC and LOMAR SPECIALTY ADVERTISING, INC., reflecting a pattern of engagement with niche service providers delivering language training, advertising, and specialized operational support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency and mission alignment. She routinely engages firms with proven experience in military training environments and expeditionary logistics. A strong advocate for small business participation, Boatner prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for nearly half of her awards, alongside a balanced use of HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the defense ecosystem while ensuring competitive rigor and compliance with socioeconomic mandates. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 611630 (Language Schools) for cultural and linguistic training, 541890 (Other Services Related to Advertising) for mission-specific outreach, and 561320 (Temporary Help Services) for surge workforce support. She also regularly procures specialty trade contracting under 238990 for facility maintenance and readiness infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in supporting the operational tempo of Army units through tailored, performance-driven acquisitions.