Alex E. Gross

Alex E. Gross serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisition strategies that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. He oversees the procurement of construction, maintenance, and mission-enabling services essential to airfield readiness, utility systems, and facility resilience. His portfolio includes a diverse range of contracts spanning civil works, environmental compliance, and technical support services, ensuring alignment with Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Gross maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and facility upgrades, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized maintenance services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering mission-critical services under dynamic operational conditions. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 37.5% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged firms. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a proactive effort to diversify the contractor base. Gross’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), and 334290/334111/423430 for communications and computer equipment procurement. His technical expertise spans facility systems integration, airfield support operations, and secure IT infrastructure, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to acquiring goods and services that directly enable Air Force operational readiness and infrastructure resilience.