Buddy Ciemiengo

Buddy Ciemiengo serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting infrastructure resilience and operational readiness at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. Responsible for managing mission-critical construction and facility sustainment contracts, Ciemiengo oversees acquisitions aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in airfield modernization, utility system reliability, and environmental compliance. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of construction, maintenance, and mission-enabling services, ensuring that base infrastructure meets stringent DoD standards for safety, functionality, and long-term durability. Ciemiengo maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and civil works, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility hygiene services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche, mission-critical vendors capable of delivering specialized, high-integrity services under demanding operational conditions. His contracting approach prioritizes reliability, compliance, and timely execution over broad vendor competition. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 73.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a meaningful 26.2% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage small business innovation without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. Ciemiengo’s primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), and specialized support services such as trailer and RV leasing (532120). His expertise spans facility construction, mechanical systems integration, and temporary infrastructure support, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military base sustainment operations and the regulatory frameworks governing federal construction contracting.