2Lt Tyler J Goulding

2Lt Tyler J. Goulding serves as a Contract Specialist within the 377th Mission Support Group (FA9401) under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, laboratory-grade analytical equipment, and technical support services essential to air force operational readiness. He specializes in procuring complex, high-precision systems that support electronic warfare, sensor integration, and mission-critical data environments, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific technical requirements. 2Lt Goulding maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., each of which provides specialized capabilities in technical support, equipment distribution, and environmental compliance services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliable vendor performance, technical adaptability, and responsiveness to rapidly evolving operational needs, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in defense-sector logistics and niche engineering services. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 38.5% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder proceed as unrestricted competitions. He actively leverages small business programs to enhance innovation and resilience within the supply chain, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated capacity in technical service delivery and rapid deployment. His primary NAICS focus includes plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (238220) and highway, street, and bridge construction (237310), reflecting the agency’s infrastructure support needs, alongside significant procurement in computer equipment wholesale (423430) and electrical installation (238210). This diverse technical portfolio underscores his expertise in integrating commercial-off-the-shelf solutions with mission-specific environmental and operational requirements across both physical and digital domains.