Valerie J. Shipman

Valerie J. Shipman serves as a key contracting professional within the W6QM Micc-ft Riley organization under the Department of the Army (W911RX), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of Army installations. Her role centers on procuring essential facilities and infrastructure support services, ensuring military bases remain secure, functional, and habitable. She handles a diverse portfolio of service-based contracts, including maintenance, utilities, and environmental support, aligning with the agency’s mission to deliver reliable, mission-critical installation services through strategic sourcing and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Mrs. Shipman maintains a primary contracting relationship with CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC, a trusted vendor delivering integrated base operations support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering comprehensive facility services, including laundry, HVAC, pest control, and security systems. She consistently engages contractors with proven capabilities in mission-critical maintenance and operational support, emphasizing reliability, scalability, and compliance with military standards. Her contracting approach strongly prioritizes small business participation, with over 60% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and nearly 28% specifically reserved for women-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity and equitable access, fostering opportunities for small firms to contribute to national defense infrastructure while ensuring competitive, innovative solutions. Mrs. Shipman’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 812332 (Industrial Launderers), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), underscoring her expertise in facility sustainment and environmental services. She routinely acquires specialized maintenance, sanitation, and infrastructure support solutions critical to base operability, demonstrating deep technical knowledge in non-tactical, installation-level service contracting.