Jarod Epp

Jarod Epp serves as a key procurement professional within the W7NL Uspfo Activity Ne Arng (W91243), supporting the U.S. Army National Guard’s operational readiness through the acquisition of training, infrastructure, and specialized sustainment services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure unit proficiency, focusing on technical instruction, administrative support, and mission-critical equipment. His acquisitions span facility-related services, educational programming, and logistics-enabled solutions, ensuring National Guard units receive the resources necessary to maintain combat readiness and compliance with federal training standards. Epp maintains consistent working relationships with contractors such as CELLCO PARTNERSHIP and AIT PRODUCTS LLC, both of which provide specialized training platforms and technical support systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors capable of delivering integrated, scalable solutions in education technology and operational support services. These partnerships are typically structured through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and service-level accountability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Epp consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster capability development within the small business industrial base, particularly among firms certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. His contracting approach aligns with Department of Defense mandates to maximize economic opportunity while maintaining mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and 611420 (Computer Training), indicating deep expertise in designing and acquiring customized military training curricula and digital learning systems. He also procures office administrative services (561110) and specialized equipment such as truck trailers (336212), demonstrating a multidisciplinary understanding of readiness-enabling domains. Epp’s work ensures that training and support services are not only compliant but also operationally relevant to the evolving needs of the Army National Guard.