Capt Mark Zakner

Mark K. Zakner serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4484 87 Cons Pk organization, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. His work centers on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and technical services essential to maintaining high-readiness environments for aircraft and personnel. Zakner routinely handles construction, engineering support, and facility modernization contracts under FAR Part 36, ensuring alignment with DoD sustainability and safety standards. His procurement portfolio is strategically aligned with long-term installation resilience goals, emphasizing timely delivery of services that support both mission continuity and regulatory compliance. Zakner maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, reliable vendors capable of executing complex facility upgrades, HVAC retrofits, and specialized construction tasks under tight operational timelines. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and contract administration rigor, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality, compliance, and schedule adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Zakner consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 83.3% of his awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, enabling diverse small firms to compete for and deliver essential services across the installation’s infrastructure portfolio. His procurement strategy actively supports small business growth while maintaining high standards of technical execution and accountability. Zakner’s primary NAICS focus includes Educational Support Services (611710), reflecting procurement of training facility operations and support; Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), indicating environmental infrastructure maintenance; Hotels and Motels (721110), pointing to transient quarters management; and Telecommunications (517919), suggesting network and communications infrastructure support. His expertise spans facility lifecycle services, environmental compliance, and operational support systems critical to Air Force installation readiness.