379 ECONS/PKC

The 379 Econs/PKC serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5702 organization, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain expeditionary air base operations. This role ensures mission-critical infrastructure and support systems remain operational through the procurement of facility maintenance, electrical systems, and telecommunications services. The individual oversees contract execution for integrated facility sustainment, equipment readiness, and logistical enablers essential to airfield and installation functionality, with a focus on rapid deployment environments and overseas bases. Their acquisitions directly support the agency’s mandate to maintain operational readiness through reliable, resilient infrastructure. Contractor relationships are broad and performance-driven, with engagements spanning qualified electrical contractors and telecommunications service providers who meet stringent DoD compliance standards. The procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical certification, and past performance in austere environments. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the agency consistently partners with firms possessing expertise in military-grade electrical installations and secure, expeditionary telecom networks, prioritizing contractors with proven experience in DoD and NATO-compatible systems. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under unrestricted competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on capability and timeliness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the urgency of sustaining forward-deployed operations. Small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, though qualified small businesses may compete successfully based on technical merit and responsiveness. The procurement portfolio is evenly split between NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) and 517810 (All Other Telecommunications), indicating deep specialization in airfield power distribution, lighting, grounding systems, and expeditionary communications infrastructure. The individual possesses technical expertise in military-spec wiring, RF transmission systems, and secure network enablers critical to command, control, and situational awareness at remote bases.