Carlton Maye

Carlton Maye Jr. serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8524 Contracting Office of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical airborne systems. His work centers on ensuring operational readiness of Air Force aircraft through the procurement of avionics repair, flight control integration, and auxiliary power system components. He handles complex contract actions involving technical services and specialized manufacturing, often coordinating with engineering teams and maintenance units to align procurement with mission-critical aircraft modernization timelines. Maye collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in electronic systems repair, aircraft component manufacturing, and engineering support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent partnerships with firms possessing AS9100 certification and relevant ITAR compliance credentials. His contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, supply chain resilience, and rapid turnaround for time-sensitive maintenance and upgrade requirements, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on performance and regulatory adherence. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 15.4% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding participation by small businesses capable of delivering precision maintenance and aircraft subsystem manufacturing. He does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, but rather focuses on capability and capacity within the small business base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, followed closely by 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. He frequently procures avionics overhaul services, flight control unit refurbishment, navigation system upgrades, and auxiliary power unit components. His technical expertise spans military-grade electronics, flight-critical systems, and compliance with Air Force Technical Order standards, making him a pivotal link between operational requirements and industrial support capabilities.