Robert t Shefelton

Robert T. Shefelton serves as a Contracting Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Riley under the Department of the Army (W911RX), where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of Army installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for facilities maintenance, utility infrastructure, and specialized equipment procurement, with a strong emphasis on ensuring mission-critical base operability. Shefelton routinely handles complex, performance-based service contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on outcomes-driven deliverables that align with Army installation sustainment priorities. His primary contractor relationships center on CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC, a key partner for integrated facilities and logistics support services. He maintains a strategic, long-term contracting pattern with this vendor for comprehensive maintenance and operational support, while also engaging a limited number of other small vendors for niche technical services. His approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance accountability, fostering stable vendor partnerships grounded in consistent delivery and regulatory adherence. Shefelton demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with an equal split between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and open, non-set-aside procurements. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation without compromising mission flexibility, consistently leveraging the small business ecosystem to enhance competition and innovation in base support services. His procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 238210 for electrical and wiring installation services essential to facility infrastructure, and 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing, particularly for secure, mission-specific hardware and embedded systems. This dual specialization underscores his technical expertise in both physical infrastructure and digital enablers critical to modern military installations.