John Cross

John Cross serves as a Contract Specialist with the W6QM MICC FDO at Fort Bragg, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain garrison infrastructure and ensure operational readiness. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical services, including construction, facility maintenance, and essential support systems such as lodging, food service, and equipment rental. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the needs of active-duty units and support personnel, emphasizing timely delivery, regulatory compliance, and value-driven contract execution. He routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring alignment with Army garrison modernization priorities. John maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SILVER NATIONAL CORP., A TO B CREATIONS INC, and TACTICAL ELECTRONICS AND MILITARY SUPPLY L.L.C., who deliver specialized construction, signage, and military-grade equipment solutions. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven performance in military environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability, quality assurance, and rapid response capabilities. These relationships are cultivated through transparent communication, post-award performance evaluations, and structured source selection processes that prioritize technical competence and past performance. While the majority of his acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-asides, John demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business engagement, with 16.7% of awards directed toward Women-Owned Small Businesses. His socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a balanced approach: prioritizing competition while intentionally creating pathways for qualified socioeconomically disadvantaged firms to participate in garrison support contracts. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in sign manufacturing (339950), miscellaneous manufacturing (339999), and consumer goods rental (532289). He specializes in acquiring durable infrastructure components, custom signage for installation sites, and temporary equipment rentals critical to daily base operations, demonstrating deep domain expertise in military installation sustainment.