Eric Grande

Eric Grande supports the procurement mission of W6QM Micc-ft Leavenworth under the Department of the Army, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing military installation infrastructure. He oversees contracts for facility maintenance, technical support services, and mission-critical construction-related activities that ensure garrison readiness and regulatory compliance. His portfolio primarily includes complex, performance-based procurements for building systems, specialized equipment, and industrial services essential to Army installations, with a focus on long-term operational reliability and safety standards. Grande maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PRAIRIE BAND CONSTRUCTION, INC., PREMIER MECHANICAL PRODUCTS LLC, SES TECHNOLOGIES LLC, AMERICAN BOILER SERVICES INC, and ACI BUILD GROUP LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in mechanical systems, fabricated metal components, boiler services, and integrated construction support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance history, technical capability, and compliance with military facility standards, fostering reliable, repeat engagements with vendors who demonstrate quality control and timely delivery in high-stakes environments. His procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 61.5% of awards issued without set-asides, while 38.5% are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising mission needs, favoring broad-based competition while actively enabling small business access to critical infrastructure contracts. Grande’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products) for custom structural and mechanical components; and 325199 (Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) for specialized cleaning, corrosion control, and facility treatment products. His technical domain centers on facility systems integration, industrial maintenance, and environmental compliance services, demonstrating deep expertise in the lifecycle management of Army installation infrastructure.