Erwin Cablay, Contracting Officer

Erwin Cablay serves as a key procurement lead within the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi, part of the Department of the Army’s Pacific regional operations, where he manages mission-enabling contracts critical to installation sustainability and operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the acquisition of facility maintenance, environmental services, and logistical support functions that ensure the continued functionality of Army installations across the Pacific theater. He routinely handles service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, focusing on performance-based outcomes, task orders, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to meet dynamic operational demands. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in resilient infrastructure, environmental compliance, and mission-critical support services. Cablay maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of regional contractors, including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering specialized services across remote and geographically dispersed installations. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, regulatory adherence, and rapid response capabilities, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in performance metrics and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while 18.2% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance indicates a strategic approach that prioritizes market competition while intentionally creating opportunities for small businesses to support critical infrastructure needs. He demonstrates a disciplined commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising mission requirements. Cablay’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) and 487110 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land), with significant activity in janitorial services (561720), transit operations (485999), and miscellaneous waste management (562998). His expertise lies in managing complex, non-defense service contracts that sustain daily operations at remote Army installations, requiring deep familiarity with environmental regulations, waste handling protocols, and localized logistical coordination.