Shawn Valastro

Shawn Valastro serves as the primary procurement lead for the W6QM Micc-West Point under the Department of the Army, responsible for acquiring advanced technological and operational capabilities essential to the United States Military Academy’s educational and training missions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on information services, computing infrastructure, analytical instrumentation, and specialized maintenance systems that support a modern cadet environment. His work ensures the integration of mission-critical technologies into academic and institutional operations, aligning acquisitions with DoD standards for cybersecurity, interoperability, and sustainment. Valastro maintains consistent contracting relationships with Government Acquisitions Inc. and Northwestern Corp., both of which provide specialized technical services and equipment support critical to West Point’s infrastructure. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, long-term service agreements, and technical compliance, fostering stable vendor partnerships that deliver high-assurance solutions for sensitive military education environments. These contractors are frequently engaged for hardware maintenance, software deployment, and system integration tasks requiring stringent quality controls. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 70.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 29.7% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising access to specialized capabilities, prioritizing performance and readiness over socioeconomic quotas. Valastro’s primary NAICS focus is on 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services), reflecting his leadership in procuring digital learning platforms, data analytics tools, and institutional information systems. He also regularly sources services under 513210 (Software Publishers) and 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), underscoring expertise in software licensing, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and precision instrumentation upkeep essential to military academies.