Garland D Cooper

Garland D. Cooper serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SD Endist Norfolk office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the acquisition of facility support and maintenance services critical to sustaining military infrastructure across the Eastern United States. Responsible for managing contracts that enable operational readiness and base modernization, Cooper specializes in non-construction service acquisitions, ensuring timely delivery of essential custodial, environmental, and facility-related support to Army installations. His portfolio focuses on maintaining mission-critical environments through efficient, compliant contracting practices aligned with Department of the Army priorities. Cooper maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established service providers, including Clark Construction Group LLC, Sawyer Services Inc., Vanar Eastern JV1, LLC, and Ritz Construction Inc., who deliver integrated facility operations and maintenance solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, performance-based vendors capable of executing complex, multi-site service requirements under strict federal compliance standards. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, quality assurance, and long-term vendor accountability, fostering stable contractor relationships that support sustained mission outcomes. A pronounced commitment to small business participation defines Cooper’s contracting strategy, with 93.8% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to maximize socioeconomic opportunities for small, locally-based firms, particularly those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His consistent use of set-asides reinforces the Army’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting and strengthen regional economic resilience through targeted vendor development. Cooper’s primary procurement focus centers on janitorial services (NAICS 561720), pest control (561710), and graphic design (541430), with additional emphasis on landscaping and HVAC services. These categories support the daily operational needs of military facilities, from hygiene and environmental safety to communication and aesthetic standards. His technical expertise lies in managing service-level agreements for mission-critical support functions, ensuring compliance with military installation standards and federal environmental regulations.