Joshua S. Huber, Contract Officer

Joshua S. Huber serves as a Contract Officer within the W7NU Uspfo Activity Oh Arng, a critical support element of the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining Ohio Army National Guard operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for logistical and facility services essential to garrison operations, including subsistence, housing, and infrastructure maintenance. His procurement portfolio is centered on enabling training readiness through reliable, mission-critical support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army sustainability standards. Huber routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under FAR Part 16, prioritizing agile, responsive contracting solutions for dynamic reserve component needs. Huber maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including HOVIS CONSTRUCTION LLC, ARILLIC LLC, MIC INDUSTRIES INC, and COLUMBUS CORPORATE CATERERS INC., reflecting a preference for established, regionally based vendors with proven capacity in garrison support. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with military standards, particularly in food service and specialty construction. He actively engages contractors through competitive solicitations, performance-based requirements, and post-award monitoring to ensure mission alignment and quality assurance. Huber demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 65% of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (25%) and Women-Owned Small Businesses (9.4%), aligning with Department of Defense mandates to expand opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs. His contracting strategy reflects a deliberate effort to foster inclusive economic growth while maintaining operational readiness through trusted small business partners. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722320 (Caterers) and 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in subsistence and meal service acquisition. He also frequently procures specialty trade contracting services under 238990 and civil engineering support under 237990 and 237110, demonstrating technical proficiency in facility sustainment, water infrastructure, and modular construction. Huber’s domain expertise centers on integrated garrison support systems that ensure self-sustaining, mission-ready environments for reserve forces.