Gordon Strom

Gordon Strom serves as a Base Contracting Officer for the W7NU USPFO Activity OH ARNG under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition programs that sustain Ohio Army National Guard operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses facility construction, logistical support, and mission-critical services essential to garrison functionality, including subsistence, security, and infrastructure maintenance. He executes procurements in full compliance with FAR and DFARS, ensuring alignment with Army sustainment priorities and the strategic goal of maintaining self-sufficient, mission-ready training environments. Strom typically handles construction, engineering, and institutional services contracts requiring rigorous compliance with military standards and environmental regulations. Strom maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Hovis Construction LLC, Arilllic LLC, MIC Industries Inc., and Columbus Corporate Caterers Inc., reflecting a pattern of repeat engagement with vendors who demonstrate reliability in delivering facility upgrades, security systems, and dining services under demanding operational timelines. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor accountability, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in military garrison environments and capable of rapid mobilization for training cycle support. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Strom consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 67.7% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages 8(a) competed contracts, accounting for 9.7% of his portfolio, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand access for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate balance between broad small business inclusion and targeted support for certified socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he oversees facility modernization projects, alongside significant procurement in security systems services (561621), engineering services (541330), and specialized equipment manufacturing such as overhead crane systems (333923). This domain expertise enables him to effectively manage complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions that integrate physical infrastructure with operational support systems critical to National Guard readiness.