MSG Bernadette Waters

MSG Bernadette Waters serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM MICC FDO Ft Bragg, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain operational readiness at one of the nation’s largest military installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contract actions focused on garrison services, infrastructure support, and mission-critical logistics, ensuring that base operations remain fully functional for active-duty units and support personnel. Her acquisitions primarily center on food service, security systems, and specialized military aviation components, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in personnel welfare and installation resilience. Waters operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance while optimizing contract performance and mission alignment. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including SILVER NATIONAL CORP., A TO B CREATIONS INC, and TACTICAL ELECTRONICS AND MILITARY SUPPLY L.L.C., each of which provides specialized capabilities in catering, facility support, and tactical electronics. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, responsiveness, and technical proficiency, often awarding task orders to vendors with proven on-site performance and familiarity with military operational environments. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors capable of delivering integrated, mission-tailored solutions under demanding conditions. Waters demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance local economic impact. While the majority of her portfolio remains open competition, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to cultivate a robust, resilient supplier base aligned with Army sustainability goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722320 (Caterers) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), with a secondary emphasis on 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). This reflects deep expertise in sustaining daily garrison operations through food service excellence, physical security infrastructure, and specialized aviation support components critical to Fort Bragg’s airborne and special operations units.