Julian Rhooms

Julian Rhooms serves as a key procurement lead within the 0409 Aq Hq Contract office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing facility sustainment and infrastructure support contracts critical to U.S. Army garrisons and overseas installations. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized construction, maintenance, and utility services essential to military community resilience. He routinely handles complex, multi-year task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, focusing on mission-critical infrastructure including airfields, barracks, utilities, and logistics facilities—particularly in European theaters. His procurement approach emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned risk mitigation. Rhooms maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors such as PAE Applied Technologies LLC and BSH HUISHUDAPPARATEN B.V., leveraging their technical expertise in facility operations and specialized equipment servicing. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in military environments, often awarding contracts through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based metrics, and rigorous oversight to ensure compliance with Army installation standards. His set-aside strategy prioritizes broad competition, with 64.5% of awards issued without set-asides, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (19.4%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (16.1%). This balanced approach ensures both operational efficiency and socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission requirements. Rhooms’ procurement focus is concentrated in specialty trade contracting, with primary NAICS codes including 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 238350 (Finish Carpentry), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction). He consistently acquires services related to building systems integration, electrical distribution, and utility infrastructure repair—demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military construction standards and facility lifecycle management.