Alex Gross

Alex Gross serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. He oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and operational support contracts aligned with airfield resilience, utility system reliability, and facility modernization priorities. His procurement activities focus on ensuring mission readiness through timely, compliant, and efficient contract execution, often coordinating with engineering, environmental, and facilities management stakeholders to align acquisition strategy with operational needs. Alex maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and infrastructure support, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility hygiene services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related equipment and logistics. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in military environment compliance, emphasizing reliability, regulatory adherence, and rapid response capabilities. He exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the defense contracting ecosystem. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to broadening vendor diversity and enhancing competition. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), 611692 (Automobile Driving Schools), and 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services), indicating a unique and specialized acquisition profile that supports non-traditional but mission-critical facility services. These categories reflect niche operational requirements tied to base personnel support, training infrastructure, and administrative readiness, demonstrating his expertise in procuring specialized services beyond conventional construction and engineering domains.