Ricardo A. Bailey

Ricardo A. Bailey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Army’s 0409 Aq Hq Contract office, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility sustainment and infrastructure support acquisitions critical to Army garrison readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maintenance, construction, and utility systems across U.S. and overseas installations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven operational requirements. His portfolio primarily encompasses facility infrastructure services, including electrical systems, water supply networks, and specialized construction activities that support military community resilience and logistical continuity in deployed environments. Bailey maintains established contracting relationships with key vendors including PAE Applied Technologies LLC and BSH HUISHUDAPPARATEN B.V., partnering with firms capable of delivering complex, large-scale facility services and specialized equipment support. His procurement approach emphasizes contractor performance accountability, technical compliance, and timely delivery of mission-critical services, often involving multi-year task order contracts under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. He works closely with technical representatives and project managers to align vendor capabilities with operational needs across European and expeditionary theaters. Notably, Bailey’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside contracting strategy, with no current use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His focus remains on securing the most capable and qualified vendors based on technical merit and past performance, regardless of business size or certification status. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532111 (Passenger Car Rental), 321114 (Wood Preservation), 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors). This reflects deep expertise in sustaining garrison infrastructure—procuring services ranging from utility system repairs and electrical installations to specialized wood preservation for military structures, demonstrating a technical command over facility lifecycle management in austere and high-demand environments.