Capt Bailey Calico

Capt Bailey Calico serves as a secondary contracting representative within the FA8134 Aflcmc Wvv, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain operational readiness of critical air transportation platforms, including the C-12 and C-40C fleets. In this capacity, he facilitates the acquisition of engineering services, contractor logistics support, and aircraft modification solutions essential to maintaining airworthiness and mission capability. His role involves coordinating with primary contracting officers to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, managing task order execution, and validating technical requirements for complex maintenance and sustainment contracts. He specializes in procurement actions requiring integration of technical specifications with logistics planning to support long-term fleet viability. Capt Calico maintains a consistent working relationship with THE BOEING COMPANY, primarily for integrated aircraft sustainment and modification services. His procurement patterns reflect a reliance on prime contractors with deep expertise in military aviation logistics and systems engineering, often partnering with firms capable of delivering turnkey solutions for aircraft upgrades, avionics integration, and depot-level support. He engages in performance-based contracting approaches, emphasizing outcome-driven deliverables and lifecycle cost accountability. His contracting portfolio reflects a deliberate balance between small business engagement and broad competition, with 40% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no single set-aside program dominates, his actions consistently support participation from small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with DoD-wide initiatives to expand vendor diversity. Capt Calico’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting his specialization in aircraft maintenance support, technical analysis, and modification engineering. He also procures specialized services under 238320 for aircraft interior refurbishment and 236220 for facility upgrades supporting maintenance operations. His domain expertise centers on ensuring airframe integrity, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical readiness through precise, technically grounded contracting actions.