Michael D. Freestone

Michael D. Freestone serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7NU Uspfo Activity Ohang 180 under the Department of the Army, where he oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to military readiness. His portfolio centers on the construction, modernization, and maintenance of commercial and institutional facilities, including concrete structures, electrical systems, and environmental control installations. Freestone plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to enhance facility resilience and secure utility integration through compliant, efficient procurement practices aligned with FAR and DoD acquisition regulations. Freestone cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in facility construction and environmental systems manufacturing. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms possessing proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure and utility integration, ensuring technical compliance and mission alignment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and post-award oversight to maintain quality and accountability across complex, mission-critical projects. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting, Freestone prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, consistently leveraging set-aside authorities to foster competition and innovation among qualified small vendors. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334512 for automatic environmental control systems used in commercial and institutional buildings, as well as NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional construction. Freestone specializes in procuring HVAC systems, building automation controls, and integrated utility infrastructure that support energy efficiency, security, and long-term operational sustainability in military installations. His expertise bridges technical engineering requirements with regulatory compliance, ensuring acquisitions meet both mission needs and federal procurement standards.