Paul J. Lamantini

Paul J. Lamantini serves as a Contract Specialist at W6QM Micc-JB Lewis-McChord under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions focused on infrastructure support, environmental compliance, and base operations, ensuring that facilities remain secure, functional, and compliant with federal standards. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain a habitable and efficient environment for military and civilian personnel through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contracting actions. Lamantini’s primary contractor relationships center on the Port of Moses Lake, with whom he collaborates on logistics and infrastructure support services. While the majority of his contracting activity involves a limited number of key vendors, he maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, fostering reliable partnerships with organizations capable of delivering specialized services across aviation, landscaping, and transportation domains. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, mission-capable contractors with proven performance histories in military base support environments. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal distribution across Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides, Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and open competitions. This balanced approach ensures equitable access for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational needs, aligning with Department of Defense mandates for small business participation and veteran-owned enterprise support. Lamantini’s technical focus is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 488119 (Other Airport Operations), 561730 (Landscaping Services), and 488410 (Motor Vehicle Towing). He routinely procures aviation ground support, base landscaping and groundskeeping, and vehicle recovery and transport services essential to daily base operations. His expertise lies in managing complex service contracts requiring compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and military installation protocols.