Eric Bolin

Eric A. Bolin serves as a key procurement lead within the W7N1 Uspfo Activity Tn Arng, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness at Tennessee Army National Guard installations. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility support services, infrastructure maintenance, and mission-critical logistics to ensure safe, habitable, and fully functional garrison environments. His work directly enables the daily sustainment of food service, lodging, and utility systems, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities around quality of life and continuous operational support. Bolin typically handles service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods. Bolin maintains a consistent working relationship with OPEX SOLUTIONS INC as a primary contractor, partnering with vendors that deliver integrated facilities management, maintenance, and operational support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven capabilities in garrison sustainment, while also fostering relationships with specialized small businesses capable of delivering niche technical services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and long-term vendor performance over short-term cost savings. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Bolin consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with 77.8% of his awards designated under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program per FAR 19.5. His contracting portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize participation from small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and locally based firms, aligning with Army-wide goals to broaden the industrial base and enhance community resilience. His primary NAICS focus centers on Facilities Support Services (561210), with significant activity in electrical contracting (238210), satellite telecommunications (517410), and specialized medical and communications equipment procurement. This technical breadth demonstrates expertise in managing complex, multi-domain contracts that integrate infrastructure, communications, and life support systems essential to National Guard readiness.