Hemwatie Ramasami

Hemwatie Ramasami serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7NR Uspfo Activity Ny Arng under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness and quality-of-life services for New York Army National Guard personnel. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for critical support functions including food service, medical and dental care, facility maintenance, and administrative operations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with mission-critical priorities, often handling service-based contracts requiring precise performance metrics and logistical coordination across garrison and deployment environments. Ramasami maintains a consistent working relationship with THE ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a key vendor providing specialized support services tailored to the agency’s operational needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in delivering scalable, mission-aligned solutions, particularly in hospitality, training support, and administrative services. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships that emphasize accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to military standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ramasami consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over half of her portfolio, alongside significant non-set-aside awards. She actively incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone small businesses into her acquisition strategy, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity and workforce development within the National Guard’s contractor ecosystem. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting extensive activity in lodging and billeting services for training cycles, followed by media and advertising support (NAICS 541840 and 541890) for readiness communications and public affairs. She also manages contracts under NAICS 611310 for professional training and education services. Her expertise lies in procuring integrated service packages that combine facility operations, personnel support, and administrative infrastructure to ensure seamless sustainment of Army National Guard missions.