Shawn Peynado

Shawn Peynado serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Army’s 0409 AQ HQ Contract office, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical military infrastructure across U.S. garrisons and overseas installations. His work directly supports operational readiness by procuring facility maintenance services, specialized construction, and essential equipment leasing to ensure the functionality of airfields, utilities, and logistics systems—particularly in European theaters. He handles a diverse portfolio of contract types, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and fixed-price arrangements, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Shawn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as PAE Applied Technologies LLC and BSH Hausgeräte B.V., partnering with firms capable of delivering large-scale facility support and specialized industrial equipment solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and global supply chain responsiveness, particularly for mission-essential systems requiring international logistics coordination. He fosters long-term contractor engagement through clear performance metrics and structured contract administration, ensuring seamless service delivery in austere and deployed environments. Shawn’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition among qualified large and mid-sized vendors rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with mission urgency and the specialized nature of the requirements. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his current portfolio, his approach ensures equitable access for all eligible vendors through transparent solicitation practices. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) and 532112 (Passenger Car Leasing), reflecting a heavy reliance on equipment leasing for fleet and facility operations. He also procures services under 236118 (Residential Remodelers) and 423740 (Refrigeration Equipment Wholesalers), demonstrating expertise in integrated facility sustainment, climate control systems, and utility infrastructure. His domain knowledge spans military construction standards, equipment lifecycle management, and logistics-enabled infrastructure support.