MAJ Orlando Castro

MAJ Orlando Castro serves as a key procurement lead within the W39L USA Readiness Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain military readiness through expert consulting, engineering, and operational services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on administrative management, facility sustainment, and technical support systems critical to training and infrastructure readiness. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR guidelines, ensuring alignment with strategic modernization goals such as command and control system enhancements and logistics optimization. Castro’s acquisitions are primarily professional services-based, targeting firms capable of delivering mission-critical support across technical, logistical, and administrative domains. He maintains a consistent working relationship with KPH CONSTRUCTION CORP, a primary contractor providing specialized services aligned with readiness infrastructure needs. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in engineering, facility maintenance, and operational support, often engaging through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures. While he collaborates with a range of vendors, his relationship with KPH CONSTRUCTION CORP suggests a track record of successful performance and reliable delivery in complex, time-sensitive environments. Castro demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand the base of qualified contractors supporting Army readiness. His approach balances mission necessity with statutory obligations to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 811111 (Automotive Repair) and 532490 (Machinery Leasing). These categories indicate expertise in acquiring integrated support services that sustain training environments, vehicle fleets, and operational facilities. His technical domain centers on readiness-enabling services that bridge administrative efficiency with physical infrastructure resilience.