Cardin A Crossland

Cardin A. Crossland serves as a Contracting Officer with the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned locations. His portfolio centers on securing communications infrastructure, IT services, and base sustainment solutions critical to Air Force mission execution. Crossland executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific acquisition policies. He routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring technical oversight and performance-based acquisition strategies to support personnel readiness and cybersecurity resilience. Crossland maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure communications, IT support, and facility services. His procurement patterns indicate a reliance on established contractors capable of delivering specialized technical solutions under tight operational timelines, often involving classified or sensitive environments. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and compliance with security protocols, ensuring continuity of critical services across dynamic operational environments. Crossland exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote small business participation without compromising access to mission-critical capabilities. He actively leverages the small business ecosystem to source innovative solutions while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational demands. His primary NAICS focus includes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), indicating deep expertise in IT support, cybersecurity infrastructure, and protective systems. He also procures specialized equipment under 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) and facility services under 721110, demonstrating a multidomain procurement profile that supports both digital and physical readiness requirements across Air Force installations.