Mark A. Blevins

Mark A. Blevins serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Jackson (rc), a Department of the Army installation support unit responsible for sustaining Fort Jackson’s operational readiness. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions for critical facility services, including maintenance, security, and environmental compliance contracts. His work directly supports the base’s mission to maintain a training-ready environment by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of essential infrastructure and personnel support services. Blevins specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, with a focus on service-based acquisitions that align with Army sustainability and readiness objectives. Blevins maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily in the maintenance, security, and technical services sectors. He routinely engages with small businesses and mid-tier contractors capable of delivering facility repair, security systems integration, and audiovisual equipment support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to military operational needs. Blevins demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly one-sixth reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for veteran-owned and small business contractors, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for inclusive procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery maintenance and NAICS 561621 for security systems services, each accounting for one-third of his portfolio. He also regularly procures audio and video equipment under NAICS 334310 and travel-related services under NAICS 561599. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in supporting both physical infrastructure and operational logistics across a high-activity military installation.