Capt. Ethan Biddy

Ethan W. Biddy serves as Contract Manager for FA2543 460 Cons under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition and management of critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to mission-ready installations. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for facility construction, maintenance, and modernization projects, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building systems, including plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical installations. Biddy plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Air Force facilities meet rigorous operational and safety standards through compliant, efficient, and timely procurement actions aligned with DoD and FAR guidelines. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Biddy’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in technical building systems and industrial maintenance services. He fosters collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering complex, code-compliant solutions across multi-disciplinary scopes, often requiring integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, technical validation, and lifecycle support to ensure long-term facility reliability. Biddy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 86.1% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize participation from small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Air Force goals to promote equitable economic opportunity and enhance supply chain resilience through broad vendor engagement. His industry focus centers on NAICS codes related to electronic component manufacturing, measuring and controlling devices, and aircraft engine parts manufacturing, alongside commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring precision instrumentation, environmental control systems, and maintenance services critical to sustaining advanced Air Force infrastructure and mission-critical facilities.