Will McFarland

Will McFarland serves as a key procurement lead within the W2R2 Cold Regions Research Engineering Labor, supporting the U.S. Army’s mission to advance scientific and engineering capabilities for extreme cold environment operations. He manages the acquisition of specialized instrumentation, environmental monitoring systems, and cold-weather infrastructure critical to Arctic and sub-Arctic research. His portfolio encompasses high-precision measurement devices, laboratory analytics equipment, and technical consulting services essential for permafrost analysis and cold-weather equipment validation. McFarland ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s technical priorities in frozen terrain engineering and environmental remediation. His primary contractor relationships are anchored with FOREMOST INDUSTRIES LP and BERKELEY BUILDING COMPANY, both of which provide specialized engineering support and facility construction tailored to harsh climatic conditions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in cold-weather construction, instrumentation integration, and field-deployable systems. McFarland maintains consistent, long-term engagements with these firms, prioritizing technical reliability and operational readiness over transactional procurement cycles. McFarland’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 70.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly 30% of contracts designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, his approach reflects a balanced commitment to fostering competition among qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting demand for precision sensors and environmental data acquisition systems. He also procures technical consulting services under 541690 and specialized HVAC and refrigeration systems under 333415 and 238220, underscoring expertise in cold-weather operational sustainment and laboratory infrastructure development.