Joseph Scarpa

Joseph Scarpa serves as the primary procurement lead for the W7M0 Uspfo Activity De Arng under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the readiness and operational welfare of Delaware Army National Guard forces. He oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on medical support, logistical services, and infrastructure enablement, ensuring alignment with force health and mission continuity objectives. His role involves executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and Army-specific sustainment directives. Scarpa maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including M & P Adventures Inc. and Essential Products of America, Inc., both of which provide critical human-centric support services ranging from medical supply distribution to specialized training equipment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capability in delivering mission-critical, low-volume, high-impact solutions, often under time-sensitive operational timelines. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement and performance-based contract structures that emphasize reliability and compliance with military standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Scarpa consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 73% of his awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic resilience and enhance contractor diversity, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. His procurement approach minimizes no-set-aside actions, demonstrating a clear institutional commitment to expanding opportunities for small and emerging vendors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 621111 (physician offices) for medical surveillance and trauma care services, 541850 (indoor/outdoor display advertising) for recruitment and readiness outreach materials, and 237310 and 237130 for infrastructure maintenance supporting training facilities. He also procures specialized textile products under 314999 for uniform and field gear applications. This blend of healthcare, advertising, and construction-related acquisitions underscores his technical expertise in supporting soldier-centric, multi-domain sustainment requirements.