Steven M. Slater

Steven M. Slater serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7N5 USPFO Activity VA ARNG under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of non-combat support services critical to the readiness and sustainment of Virginia Army National Guard personnel. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—with a primary focus on food service, facility maintenance, and operational logistics. Slater ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to support troop welfare and garrison operations across multiple training and installation sites. He maintains a consistent working relationship with WABASH CONSULTANTS, LLC, a key vendor providing specialized catering and food service solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated capability in mission-critical support services, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize performance, reliability, and regulatory adherence. Slater actively engages with vendors through competitive solicitations and contract modifications, ensuring responsive and efficient service delivery under dynamic operational conditions. Slater demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of his awards directed toward Women-Owned Small Businesses, and an additional 28.6% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement strategy balances small business participation with non-set-aside acquisitions, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining operational flexibility. He consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to enhance competition and support disadvantaged entrepreneurs within the defense support sector. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 722320 (Caterers), reflecting a heavy reliance on meal service contracts for garrison and field operations. He also procures services under NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) for temporary lodging and NAICS 333924 and 333120 for industrial equipment and construction machinery maintenance. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in logistics support and facility sustainment, making him a key steward of non-combat readiness capabilities within the Army National Guard.