Mike Banks

Mike Banks serves as a key procurement lead within the W7MV Uspfo Activity Az Arng, supporting the Arizona Army National Guard’s operational readiness through the acquisition of critical sustainment services. He manages a portfolio focused on quality-of-life and infrastructure support, ensuring that garrison and field environments are equipped with reliable food, housing, medical, and facility maintenance capabilities. His role centers on executing full-cycle contracting actions in compliance with FAR and DFARS, prioritizing mission-critical requirements that directly impact troop welfare and unit preparedness. He routinely handles service-based acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures and negotiated contracts, aligning procurement decisions with Army National Guard strategic readiness goals. His primary contractor relationship is with CGD TEMPE, L.P., a long-standing vendor providing integrated logistical support services. Banks maintains a consistent, performance-driven partnership with this contractor, leveraging their capacity to deliver scalable, on-demand services across diverse operational environments. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in military sustainment, while actively encouraging competition through small business set-asides. Vendor engagements are characterized by clear performance metrics, post-award oversight, and a focus on mission continuity. Banks demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting strategy fully aligns with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals, ensuring that all procurements are reserved exclusively for small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories, thereby maximizing broad-based economic opportunity within the defense contractor ecosystem. His procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 722320 (Caterers) and 561330 (Professional Employer Organizations). He procures comprehensive food service operations, including meal preparation and distribution in both garrison and expeditionary settings, as well as integrated human capital solutions such as payroll, benefits administration, and workforce management for National Guard personnel. His technical expertise lies in the intersection of civilian workforce support and military operational requirements, ensuring seamless integration of commercial services into defense readiness frameworks.