Joseph H. Petersen

Joseph H. Petersen serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7N3 USPFO Activity UT ARNG, part of the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and services to sustain Army National Guard readiness. His portfolio focuses on procurement actions supporting training infrastructure, secure communications, command and control systems, and fitness-related operational assets. Petersen handles a diverse range of contract types—including firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials arrangements—to ensure timely delivery of capabilities essential to daily operations and force modernization. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the agency’s priorities in sustaining readiness through agile, compliant contracting practices. Petersen maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AKIMA Readiness Support LLC, Compass Medical Provider LLC, RMRM, Inc., vCloud Gov Inc., and Phoenix Health & Fitness Solutions, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capacity service providers and specialized vendors delivering technical, medical, IT, and fitness solutions tailored to military operational needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor accountability, fostering reliable, long-term vendor engagement grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Petersen consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 72% of his awards structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to leverage socioeconomic programs, ensuring broad vendor inclusion while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and compliance. This commitment enhances competition, supports economic resilience within the defense industrial base, and aligns with Department of Defense goals for equitable access. His primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Training (611420) and Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), alongside niche procurements in fitness and recreational centers (713940), catering (722320), and miscellaneous fabricated metal products (332999). This diverse technical scope underscores his expertise in acquiring both digital infrastructure and physical readiness assets, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the integrated support ecosystem required for National Guard operational effectiveness.