Maria C. Swinton

Maria Swinton serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the W6QM Micc-ft Stewart office of the Department of the Army, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and facilities services essential to Army installation readiness. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating the planning, solicitation, and administrative execution of construction and maintenance contracts, ensuring alignment with Army sustainability and operational requirements. Her work primarily supports the procurement of electrical systems, site preparation, institutional building services, and heavy civil infrastructure, often coordinating with senior contracting officials to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications. Swinton maintains consistent engagement with X CELL MANAGEMENT INC as a key contractor partner, frequently collaborating on complex, multi-disciplinary projects requiring integrated construction and facility support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in military-grade infrastructure, while also enabling small business participation through structured set-asides. She works closely with prime contractors to ensure performance standards are met across technical domains including electrical systems, roofing, and site grading, often serving as a liaison between field engineers and contracting teams. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business inclusion, with 75% of her supported acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 25% specifically competed under the 8(a) Business Development Program. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity while maintaining quality and reliability in mission-critical services. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising technical or operational requirements. Swinton’s technical focus centers on NAICS 238210 (electrical installation), 238910 (site preparation), and 811219 (other commercial and institutional building maintenance), with a notable emphasis on 324110 (petroleum refineries) for energy infrastructure support. Her expertise lies in procuring specialized services that sustain Army training environments, including utility upgrades, hazardous material abatement, and heavy civil construction—ensuring installations remain mission-ready through targeted, compliant acquisitions.