Larry Olive

Larry Olive serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7NH Uspfo Activity Ms Arng under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that sustain military readiness at Mississippi National Guard installations. He executes competitive and non-competitive acquisitions aligned with FAR guidelines, focusing on services that enhance soldier training, base operations, and facility support. His portfolio includes complex contract actions for logistical, infrastructure, and operational services critical to force preparedness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven requirements. Larry works closely with a limited but consistent set of contractors, including DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION S, SPOTTING LIES, INC., and LEAPS TRAINING LLC, which provide specialized training, rehabilitation, and operational support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capability in delivering mission-critical solutions, particularly in behavioral training and institutional support. He maintains collaborative, performance-based relationships with these contractors, emphasizing accountability, deliverable alignment, and timely contract administration. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 27.3% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors. Although he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and support economic opportunity within the defense contracting ecosystem. Larry’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), reflecting a high volume of dining and galley support contracts essential to daily operations at training installations. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), 624410 (Child Care Services), 561710 (Pest Control), and 327390 (Concrete Product Manufacturing), indicating a broad operational footprint that supports both personnel welfare and physical infrastructure. His expertise spans facility sustainment, human support services, and mission-enabling logistics within a military training environment.