Gary Stevens

Gary L. Stevens serves as a Contracting Officer at the W6QM MICC-FDO Fort Sam Houston, under the Department of the Army, where he manages mission-critical procurement actions to sustain installation readiness and operational continuity. His portfolio centers on facilities support, dining services, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring that garrison operations meet Army standards for force readiness. Stevens handles a diverse range of contract types, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service acquisitions, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant solutions that align with Army sustainment priorities and federal acquisition regulations. He maintains a strong working relationship with VETPRIDE SERVICES, INC., a recurring contractor across multiple service categories, reflecting a pattern of trusted, performance-driven vendor partnerships. Stevens routinely engages with small businesses and veteran-owned firms, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. His procurement approach emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and consistent delivery of essential services across military installations. Stevens demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a primary emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides (22.7%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (9.1%). While the majority of his awards are unrestricted (63.6%), he actively leverages FAR 19.5 and 8(a) authorities to promote equitable access for qualified small businesses, aligning with Department of the Army goals for inclusive contracting and veteran economic empowerment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), which accounts for over one-third of his activity, reflecting deep expertise in dining and galley operations for military personnel. He also procures related services under NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), 541519 (Computer-Related Services), and 541618 (Management Consulting), demonstrating a broad technical understanding of garrison support systems and facility management solutions critical to base operational resilience.