Daniel B. Young

Daniel B. Young serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4625 509 Cons Cc, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining installation infrastructure and mission-enabling capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility construction, environmental remediation, logistics support, and specialized technical services essential to airpower readiness. His work ensures operational resilience through timely contract execution for maintenance, construction, and mission-critical systems, aligning with the agency’s strategic imperatives to modernize and secure Air Force bases. Young’s acquisitions typically involve complex, multi-year contracts requiring rigorous compliance with federal construction and environmental standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site infrastructure, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC for logistics and transportation support, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC for technical systems integration, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC for specialized computing and IT hardware. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in military-grade facility operations and mission-critical supply chains, often requiring security clearances and DoD compliance certifications. Young demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, fostering equitable access for firms certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to build a resilient, diversified vendor base aligned with federal small business goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333415 for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, 326199 for custom plastics manufacturing, and 115112 for soil preparation and landscaping services. These reflect a unique blend of environmental sustainability, climate control infrastructure, and base maintenance needs—highlighting his technical expertise in integrating environmental compliance with operational readiness across Air Force installations.