Paul M. Ciabotti

Paul M. Ciabotti serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM MICC FDO Ft Bragg, a critical logistics and garrison support unit under the Department of the Army. Responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain base infrastructure and personnel welfare, Ciabotti specializes in contracting for facility-related services and operational supplies essential to Fort Bragg’s daily readiness. His portfolio focuses exclusively on industrial products and materials that support installation maintenance, with an emphasis on carpeting and rug systems integral to barracks, administrative buildings, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s garrison modernization goals. Ciabotti maintains consistent contracting relationships with a focused group of vendors, including Silver National Corp., A to B Creations Inc., and Tactical Electronics and Military Supply L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for established small businesses with proven capabilities in manufacturing, distribution, and installation of specialized textile and facility supply products. His procurement approach prioritizes reliability, timely delivery, and adherence to military-grade specifications, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance history and regulatory compliance. All of Ciabotti’s acquisitions are structured as 100% small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He consistently channels opportunities to small businesses without regard to specific designations like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, emphasizing broad-based small business participation as a core tenet of his contracting strategy. This approach reinforces the Army’s mandate to strengthen the industrial base through inclusive procurement. His technical domain is narrowly focused on NAICS 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills), indicating deep expertise in procuring woven, tufted, and needle-punched flooring systems designed for high-traffic military environments. He ensures all acquisitions meet Army installation standards for durability, flame resistance, and ease of maintenance, demonstrating specialized knowledge in textile manufacturing and facility support supply chains.