Ethan J. Curtis

Ethan J. Curtis serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NJ USPFO Activity MO ARNG, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness for Army National Guard and active-duty units. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on aviation component supply, force support infrastructure, and mission-critical logistics services. His work ensures timely access to aircraft parts, meal systems, and facility equipment essential for training and deployment cycles across the continental United States. Curtis operates within a high-tempo operational environment where acquisition agility and supply chain reliability are paramount to mission success. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized vendors including Columbia Helicopters, Inc., Axxeum Inc., Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc., Crestwood Technology Group, LLC, and Brightwater UAG, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche aviation maintenance, technical support services, and tailored logistics solutions. Curtis fosters long-term vendor collaborations grounded in performance reliability and technical specificity, often engaging contractors with proven expertise in military-grade aviation systems and field-deployable support infrastructure. Curtis demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 55% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 15% are reserved for women-owned small businesses, and 5% for HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical capabilities. His contracting patterns prioritize small business participation as a core enabler of resilience and innovation within the force support ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (other measuring and controlling devices), 811310 (commercial machinery repair), 339920 (sporting and athletic goods), and 337215 (showcase and locker manufacturing), with secondary emphasis on 334511 (aeronautical systems). These categories reveal expertise in procuring precision instrumentation, facility fixtures, maintenance services, and specialized equipment supporting both aviation operations and garrison sustainment.