Payten E. Redfearn

Payten Eric Redfearn serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0409 AQ HQ Contract office under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain military infrastructure and operational readiness across U.S. Army garrisons and overseas installations. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on facility maintenance, specialized construction, utilities systems, and critical equipment servicing—particularly in European theater locations. His work ensures the functionality of airfields, barracks, logistics hubs, and support facilities essential to force projection and garrison resilience. Redfearn specializes in complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, often coordinating with engineering and logistics stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with operational requirements. Redfearn maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of international and domestic vendors, including ING. LUDWIG FREITAG ELEKTRO-GMBH & CO. KG, APC AG, and BFRENCH CONSULTING LLC, reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized European engineering firms and U.S.-based service providers. These partnerships are typically established for technical services involving electrical systems, industrial gas supply, and heavy equipment maintenance, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and long-term service performance over short-term cost savings. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while maintaining a deliberate 12.5% allocation for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, Redfearn demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation through targeted solicitations that encourage qualified small firms to compete for niche service contracts. His primary NAICS focus lies in 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), indicating a significant volume of contracts for garrison support services such as family readiness programs and installation-based social services. He also procures security systems services (561621), sporting and athletic goods (339920), and industrial gas manufacturing (325120), demonstrating expertise in diverse, non-traditional defense support domains critical to quality-of-life and mission-enabling infrastructure.