Elaine Farabee, Contracting Officer

Elaine Farabee, as Deputy SCS for the W7NU Uspfo Activity Oh Arng under the Department of the Army, plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for logistical and facility support services critical to Ohio Army National Guard readiness. She oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts that ensure operational sustainability, including garrison infrastructure, subsistence, and housing services. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical acquisitions that enable training, meal services, and facility maintenance for reserve component units, requiring deep coordination with engineering, facilities management, and operational staff to align contracting outcomes with force readiness objectives. Farabee maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Hovis Construction LLC, Arilllic LLC, MIC Industries Inc., and Columbus Corporate Caterers Inc., reflecting a stable ecosystem of vendors specializing in construction, institutional catering, and specialized equipment supply. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based service delivery, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven capability in supporting military garrison environments. These relationships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous contractor performance evaluations. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Farabee prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 73% of her awards reserved for small businesses. She also regularly utilizes 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved vendors while maintaining competitive rigor. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a commitment to building a resilient small business supply base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 722320 (Caterers), with significant activity in site preparation and lodging services. This specialization underscores her technical expertise in sustaining garrison environments through integrated facility management and subsistence support, ensuring that National Guard units operate in safe, functional, and self-sustaining conditions.