Vernessa Hampton

Vernessa Hampton supports the procurement mission of W6QM Micc-ft Benning under the Department of the Army by managing acquisitions that sustain critical military installation operations. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility support, logistical services, and human capital development, ensuring mission-ready environments for Army training and garrison activities. Her work spans professional, technical, and operational services essential to maintaining infrastructure integrity and workforce readiness, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic resource allocation. Hampton cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering educational support, technical services, and specialized manufacturing solutions. Her working relationships are characterized by collaborative engagement, rigorous performance monitoring, and a preference for competitive, transparent sourcing practices that align with Army sustainment objectives. A defining feature of Hampton’s contracting approach is her strong commitment to small business participation, with over 71% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 14.3% are competed under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance vendor diversity. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive effort to empower disadvantaged businesses and build a resilient, inclusive supply base aligned with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting a need for training and readiness support, followed by 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) and 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). She also procures specialized goods including footwear and apparel accessories under 316210 and 315990, indicating a unique blend of logistical and human performance support requirements. This technical domain expertise positions her at the intersection of operational readiness, facility sustainment, and workforce development within the Army’s installation support ecosystem.