Larry L. Epps

Larry L. Epps serves as a Contracting Officer for the 0410 AQ HQ Contract office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-enabling services critical to operational readiness and installation sustainability. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facility support, logistics infrastructure, and auxiliary equipment procurement, ensuring that Army installations and deployed forces receive reliable hospitality, transportation, security, and administrative services. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain personnel welfare and maintain continuous operational capability through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contracting actions. Epps cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad range of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in construction, manufacturing, and transportation services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he engages with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions—particularly those with experience in site preparation, concrete manufacturing, and aircraft component supply. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure quality and accountability across the acquisition lifecycle. Epps demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of his awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. The remaining 75% of his acquisitions are unrestricted, allowing for broad competition while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations. His pattern indicates a balanced strategy that prioritizes both small business inclusion and open-market efficiency. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238910 (site preparation), 327331 (concrete block and brick manufacturing), 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 532112 (passenger car leasing). This reflects expertise in infrastructure development, materials supply, and mobility support systems, positioning him as a key liaison between Army operational needs and specialized industrial capabilities.