Silas Gadd

MAJ Silas Gadd serves as a Contracting Officer within the W7MV Uspfo Activity Az Arng, a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining the readiness and quality-of-life infrastructure of the Arizona Army National Guard. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for critical garrison and field support services, with a focus on housing, facility maintenance, and operational sustainment. His portfolio includes procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, utilizing both simplified and negotiated methods to meet urgent readiness requirements. Gadd’s role is central to ensuring that logistical and infrastructure needs are met through timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contracting actions that directly support National Guard personnel welfare and operational effectiveness. Gadd maintains a consistent working relationship with CGD TEMPE, L.P., a primary contractor for prefabricated metal building systems and residential leasing services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, with a preference for partners capable of delivering turnkey solutions for modular housing, maintenance upgrades, and facility modernization. He engages contractors through performance-based service agreements and delivery order contracts, fostering accountability through clear deliverables and quality assurance protocols. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Gadd applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy across his acquisition portfolio, in full alignment with FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures compliance with socioeconomic program requirements, creating equitable access for firms certified under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and other small business designations. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to strengthen local economic resilience while meeting mission-critical needs. Gadd’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing) and 531110 (Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings), reflecting his specialization in modular construction and housing infrastructure. He procures prefabricated barracks, administrative buildings, and leased residential units designed for rapid deployment and long-term durability, demonstrating deep expertise in military-specific facility standards and sustainable infrastructure solutions.