Elijah Felton

Elijah Felton serves as a Contracting Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) for the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions across the Pacific region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting installation sustainability, he specializes in facility maintenance, infrastructure modernization, and logistics support services critical to operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of construction, environmental, and technical services, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while advancing resilient energy systems and telecommunications infrastructure. Felton works closely with project managers and technical representatives to align procurement strategy with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of essential services to Army installations. Felton maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a focus on regional contractors with proven capabilities in facility upgrades, waste management, and installation support services. His approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor engagement, fostering collaborative relationships that support mission continuity and local economic resilience across Hawaii and the Pacific theater. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Felton consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 85.7% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 14.3% competitively awarded to 8(a) certified firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to empower small, disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His contracting decisions reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, aligning with Army and federal mandates to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Felton’s procurement focus centers on five primary NAICS categories, each representing 16.7% of his portfolio: plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting; painting and wall covering; prefabricated metal building manufacturing; office furniture production; and military armored vehicle component manufacturing. This diverse yet specialized mix highlights his expertise in both civil infrastructure and defense-specific technical domains, enabling him to effectively manage complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions that support both daily operations and long-term force readiness.