Mario Claytor

Mario D. Claytor serves as a Contingency Contracting Officer for the 0413 AQ HQ RCO-HI under the Department of the Army, responsible for executing rapid-response procurement actions to sustain military readiness across the Pacific region. His role is critical in ensuring mission continuity by securing time-sensitive facility maintenance, logistics support, and infrastructure-enabling services under dynamic operational conditions. Claytor specializes in contingency-based acquisitions governed by FAR Part 18, managing urgent requirements for environmental compliance, energy resilience, and telecommunications systems that support Army installations in austere and high-demand environments. His procurement cycle emphasizes agility, compliance, and mission alignment under non-routine contracting authorities. Claytor maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of regional and national contractors, including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a focus on local capacity building and specialized service delivery, particularly in construction, waste management, and facility operations. His contracting patterns prioritize vendors with proven performance in remote and expeditionary settings, fostering long-term vendor reliability through task order competitions and performance-based contract structures. Claytor demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of his awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 25% reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses. His portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while maintaining mission-critical delivery timelines. He actively leverages the small business ecosystem to enhance competition and innovation, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to promote equitable access for disadvantaged and underrepresented vendors. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 811219 (Other Personal Services), indicating deep expertise in maritime infrastructure support, mission-critical software solutions, and specialized technical services. Claytor routinely procures integrated systems for energy management, secure communications, and facility sustainment, requiring technical proficiency in DoD acquisition standards and performance-based service contracting methodologies.