Melissa J. Grice

Melissa J. Grice serves as a key procurement professional within the W7M6 Uspfo Activity Ilang 182, a Department of the Army entity responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical military infrastructure. She manages acquisitions for institutional building construction, utility system upgrades, and life-safety system enhancements that directly support operational readiness across Army installations. Her work spans the full lifecycle of federal contracts, from requirement development and market research to award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS standards while aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in facility resilience and infrastructure modernization. Grice maintains a broad network of contractor relationships, primarily engaging with commercial and institutional construction firms, electrical and building equipment contractors, and specialized trades supporting facility operations. She collaborates with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering partnerships that emphasize technical competency, past performance, and compliance with federal construction codes. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and integrated project delivery models to ensure timely, safe, and mission-critical facility outcomes. A strong advocate for small business participation, Grice consistently structures solicitations to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with over half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participation and maintains a balanced approach between set-aside and open competitions, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand the pool of qualified vendors while ensuring competitive rigor and mission effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in electrical systems (238210) and building equipment installation (238290). She also oversees acquisitions related to facility support services and specialized control systems, demonstrating technical expertise in building systems integration, fire suppression upgrades, and utility infrastructure modernization. Her domain knowledge ensures that contracted work meets stringent military standards for durability, safety, and long-term sustainment.