Duane W. Bell

Duane W. Bell serves as a Contract Specialist (DA Intern) with the W075 Endist Sacramento under the Department of the Army, supporting the acquisition and management of critical installation infrastructure and facility services across the Western United States. In this role, he assists in the full lifecycle procurement of construction and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and Army installation readiness objectives. His responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, evaluating offers, conducting negotiations, and administering contracts for civil works and facility sustainment projects, directly contributing to the agency’s mission of maintaining operational-ready military infrastructure. Bell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DMZ BUILDERS, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC, all of which specialize in military-grade construction and site development. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional firms with proven experience in federal facility projects, particularly those capable of executing complex, multi-trade construction scopes under stringent environmental and safety standards. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and compliance with federal construction codes. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards structured as set-asides. He frequently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, and HUBZone preferences, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity while maintaining a robust pool of qualified, certified vendors. Bell’s technical focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 238210 (electrical contractors), 236220 (commercial and institutional construction), and 237310 (highway and bridge construction), with secondary emphasis on roofing (238160). His expertise lies in procuring integrated facility systems and infrastructure upgrades that support Army base modernization, environmental compliance, and long-term asset sustainability.