Alex J Potter

Alex J. Potter serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3010 81 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure and medical support systems essential to Air Force readiness. His portfolio encompasses construction, facility modernization, and specialized maintenance services, ensuring operational continuity through compliant, timely, and mission-aligned procurements. He executes solicitations under FAR and DFARS frameworks, prioritizing performance-based contracting and risk mitigation for high-impact projects involving barracks, medical equipment, and environmental control systems. Potter maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, TRIPOD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, and SDVO MONITORING SERVICES, LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced, mission-focused vendors with proven capabilities in facility sustainment and specialized technical services. His procurement patterns demonstrate trust in repeat performers with demonstrated compliance, safety records, and responsiveness to military-specific requirements, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and performance accountability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Potter consistently prioritizes HUBZone set-asides, accounting for 60% of his awards, while also supporting total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His approach reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance economic opportunity in underserved communities while ensuring access to qualified, vetted small businesses capable of delivering complex infrastructure and maintenance services under stringent military standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with additional emphasis on 811310 (industrial machinery repair) and 561622 (locksmithing services). This specialization underscores his technical expertise in facility systems integration, security infrastructure, and medical support equipment maintenance, aligning procurement actions with the agency’s mission to modernize aging infrastructure and sustain operational readiness through targeted, compliant acquisitions.