Bradley M. Shaughnessy

Bradley M. Shaughnessy serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airborne readiness and operational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning communications systems, aviation safety equipment, training solutions, and facility support services essential to base operations. His work directly supports the Air Force’s mission to maintain high-readiness airpower through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement actions, ensuring that critical capabilities are delivered to warfighters with precision and accountability. Shaughnessy maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized service providers, technical integrators, and niche manufacturers capable of delivering tailored solutions for complex operational environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance validation, and responsive vendor collaboration, particularly for mission-essential systems requiring rapid deployment and rigorous compliance with military specifications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shaughnessy consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 75% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance innovation, and expand economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. His contracting practices reflect a disciplined adherence to socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous standards for quality and mission alignment. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561790 (building services), 561110 (office administrative services), 811490 (personal and household goods repair), and 332311 (prefabricated metal building manufacturing). These reflect a broad but targeted approach to sustaining base infrastructure, administrative efficiency, and modular facility needs—ensuring that operational environments remain functional, safe, and mission-ready through integrated, standards-compliant acquisitions.