Austin G. Young

Austin G. Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installations. He manages a diverse portfolio of service contracts focused on facility maintenance, medical support systems, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely, and efficient procurement processes. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in upgrading communications networks, medical facilities, and airfield capabilities, aligning acquisitions with federal regulations and Air Force readiness standards. Young maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of small businesses and general contractors, with a preference for firms experienced in facility operations, technical maintenance, and specialized service delivery. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure high-quality, reliable service execution. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with an equal split between Total Small Business Set-Asides and No Set-Aside procurements under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach enables both targeted small business development and the flexibility to meet urgent operational needs. He actively leverages small business programs to foster competition and innovation while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic contracting mandates. Young’s primary NAICS focus is on 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools), indicating significant procurement of training, technical education, and workforce development services. He also regularly acquires services under 811219 (Other Personal Service Activities) and 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), reflecting specialized needs in uniform support, protective gear, and facility-related textile solutions. His technical domain expertise spans facility sustainment, medical logistics, and mission-critical service integration across Air Force installations.