Theodore S. Blume

Theodore S. Blume serves as a Contract Specialist with the W075 Endist Sacramento under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting military infrastructure and installation services across the Western United States. He executes competitive and non-competitive acquisitions in compliance with FAR and Army regulatory frameworks, focusing on facility sustainment, environmental compliance, and operational readiness initiatives. His portfolio includes a diverse range of service-based contracts requiring precise technical oversight and stringent performance monitoring to ensure mission-critical infrastructure remains functional and compliant. Blume maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DMZ BUILDERS, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC, reflecting a preference for regional firms with proven expertise in military installation support. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with contractors possessing specialized capabilities in land development, environmental remediation, and facility maintenance, fostering reliable, performance-driven partnerships that align with Army installation modernization goals. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 38% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.6% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Blume consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to enhance market access for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Army’s broader diversity and inclusion objectives in defense contracting. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories 561730 (Landscaping Services), 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). These reflect a strategic emphasis on environmental stewardship, facility operations, and workforce development—core pillars in sustaining Army installations through lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.