William B. Simpson

SSgt William B. Simpson serves as a contracting specialist within Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), supporting the agency’s mission to enhance the readiness and operational capability of special operations forces through targeted procurement of training, technical equipment, and mission-critical services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on tactical instruction, combat skills development, and specialized communications systems, ensuring that MARSOC personnel are equipped with the highest standards of professional competency and technological advantage. His role is pivotal in aligning contract awards with operational requirements, emphasizing rapid deployment readiness and sustained force proficiency. Simpson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including GovLink LLC, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., and Givenchy Commons LLC, which provide specialized training solutions, technical support, and mission-enabling equipment. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-sector instruction, audio-visual systems, and communications hardware, often partnering with firms that demonstrate agility in delivering tailored, low-volume, high-impact solutions under tight operational timelines. His contracting activity shows a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business community. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a principled approach to socioeconomic contracting and vendor diversification. Simpson’s primary NAICS focus lies in miscellaneous instructional services (611699), reflecting his central role in procuring tactical and technical training programs, followed by procurement of radio and communications equipment (334220) and audiovisual systems (334310). His technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical education, battlefield communications, and specialized equipment leasing, positioning him as a key enabler of MARSOC’s operational excellence through precision contracting.