MAJ Raymond A. Beard

MAJ Raymond A. Beard serves as a key procurement lead within the 0411 Aq Hq Contract Augmented unit of the Department of the Army, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining military infrastructure at overseas and garrison installations, including USAG Humphreys and USFK. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of facility support contracts, ensuring compliance with Army regulatory standards and operational readiness requirements. He specializes in securing services that maintain the integrity of military facilities, utilities, and security systems, with a focus on long-term sustainment, modernization, and mission-critical maintenance. His acquisitions directly enable the Army’s global posture by ensuring functional, resilient, and secure environments for personnel and operations. MAJ Beard maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of primary contractors, including GLOBAL SYSTEMIZED INDUSTRY, 09CLEAN CO., LTD, KOREA CONTAINER POOL CO., LTD, NOKHWACHANGJO, and GLOBAL COMPANY ALLIANCE CO., LTD. These partnerships are primarily performance-based, emphasizing service delivery in facility operations, security, and logistical support. His contracting approach favors established vendors with proven track records in theater-specific environments, particularly those with regional expertise in Korea and other Pacific Command areas. Relationships are characterized by sustained contract renewals and performance-driven evaluations, reflecting a preference for reliability and continuity over frequent vendor rotation. MAJ Beard’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His contracting strategy prioritizes mission-critical efficiency and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, relying on a vetted pool of qualified contractors with demonstrated capability to meet stringent military standards. This approach aligns with the agency’s emphasis on seamless, uninterrupted service delivery in high-tempo, overseas operational environments. His primary NAICS focus includes 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), each accounting for 40% of his acquisitions, alongside 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) at 20%. He procures integrated facility support solutions including physical security staffing, military-specific technical training, and IT infrastructure design services essential to garrison operations and command control systems.