Arthur W Perry

Arthur W. Perry serves as a key contracting professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on mission-critical aerospace maintenance, facility infrastructure, and logistics-enabling services. His work directly contributes to airpower readiness by ensuring timely acquisition of aircraft components, avionics support systems, and base operations infrastructure, aligning with the squadron’s mandate to maintain operational continuity across combat and training missions. Perry maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span specialized equipment repair, facility modernization, IT infrastructure management, and technical services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-adjacent industrial and commercial support domains. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden socioeconomic opportunities within the defense supply chain. This pattern underscores a compliance-driven yet mission-aligned approach to socioeconomic contracting. Perry’s primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), and Service Establishment Equipment Wholesaling (423850), indicating deep expertise in sustaining aircraft maintenance ecosystems, IT-enabled base operations, and specialized equipment supply chains. He also oversees landscaping and power infrastructure projects, demonstrating a broad operational footprint that supports both mission readiness and environmental compliance at active air bases.