1st Lt Cole Gambill

Cole Gambill serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting mission-critical base sustainment and personnel readiness initiatives. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of service and equipment contracts, Gambill ensures the acquisition of essential infrastructure, communications systems, and maintenance services that sustain operational tempo across garrisoned and deployed environments. His work directly enables the delivery of professional military education, secure IT networks, and facility support, aligning procurement actions with the Air Force’s strategic priorities in readiness and resilience. He routinely handles complex service contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with emphasis on performance-based acquisition methodologies. Gambill maintains established relationships with a consistent set of contractors including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in equipment repair, cybersecurity support, and communications infrastructure. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on specialized technical service providers capable of delivering rapid response and maintenance for mission-critical systems, often under time-sensitive operational requirements. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-driven contract modifications, signaling trust in vendor reliability and technical proficiency. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 37.5% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. While no set-asides are designated for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB categories, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a focus on broad-based small business engagement across multiple socioeconomic categories. Gambill’s NAICS focus centers on equipment repair and maintenance (811310, 811210), sporting and athletic goods manufacturing (339920), aircraft parts production (336413), and recreational facility services (713940), indicating a broad scope of support for both operational and quality-of-life infrastructure. His expertise spans the acquisition of precision maintenance services, auxiliary aviation components, and fitness-related facilities, reflecting a unique blend of technical, logistical, and personnel readiness requirements within a combat support environment.