Barnave Thanis

Barnave Thanis serves as a secondary procurement contact within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. Responsible for facilitating mission-enabling acquisitions, Thanis plays a key role in managing construction, utility, and operational support contracts that ensure airfield readiness, facility resilience, and environmental compliance. Their work centers on non-complex, high-frequency procurements requiring rapid execution, including specialized maintenance services, temporary infrastructure, and mission-critical equipment rentals. Thanis maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site and facility upgrades, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for environmental systems maintenance, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for specialized security and training equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven on-site capabilities and responsive service delivery, often engaged through simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. A defining feature of Thanis’s procurement approach is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to small business participation. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, with no preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications—instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to foster competition and local economic impact. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in two NAICS categories: 335311 for power and distribution transformers, indicating expertise in electrical infrastructure modernization, and 532289 for consumer goods rental, reflecting reliance on temporary, mission-flexible equipment such as portable utilities, lighting, and sanitation systems. This dual focus underscores a technical domain rooted in facility sustainment, utility reliability, and rapid-response operational support.