Justino R. Surla

Justino R. Surla serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM MICC-JB Lewis-McChord, a critical installation support unit under the Department of the Army. He is responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, with a focus on facilities maintenance, environmental compliance, and mission-critical infrastructure services. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of contract types, including service contracts for janitorial support, analytical instrumentation, and facility management, all aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure a secure, functional, and sustainable military environment. Surla’s work directly supports the base’s strategic priorities in energy efficiency and infrastructure resilience. Surla maintains a primary contracting relationship with the Port of Moses Lake, a long-standing vendor partner for specialized services, while also engaging a broader network of smaller vendors that provide niche technical and operational support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability and compliance, favoring established contractors with proven track records in military and federal environments. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, with strong emphasis on service-level agreements and regulatory adherence. Surla demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 50% of acquisitions awarded without set-asides, while actively promoting small business participation. Approximately 35.7% of his awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 14.3% are competed under the 8(a) program, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), supporting facility upkeep and custodial services, alongside specialized acquisitions in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating expertise in technical instrumentation and digital infrastructure. He also procures janitorial and rail support services, showcasing a broad operational scope grounded in both physical and technical domain knowledge.