Brad A. Nelson

Brad A. Nelson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing procurement actions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. His portfolio centers on facility maintenance, utility system upgrades, and grounds support services essential to operational readiness and personnel quality of life. Nelson routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and civil construction services, ensuring compliance with FAR and AF-specific acquisition policies while aligning procurements with mission-critical readiness objectives. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced, locally responsive vendors with proven track records in military facility support. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contracting, and a focus on reliability in high-priority maintenance and repair environments, often under time-sensitive or mission-essential conditions. Nelson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority—75%—remain open to all competitors without socioeconomic set-asides. His approach balances broad competition with deliberate inclusion of small businesses capable of delivering specialized facility services, demonstrating alignment with DoD small business goals without compromising operational urgency. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). This reflects expertise in environmental services, facility systems upkeep, and civil infrastructure projects, requiring technical knowledge of military installation standards, environmental regulations, and performance metrics for maintenance contracts.