Chad Burlando

Chad Burlando serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4855 27 SoCons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility services, and communications-related acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with strategic modernization goals for wastewater systems, HVAC, electrical infrastructure, and air transportation support services. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, secure, and mission-ready installations across the Air Force’s global footprint. Burlando maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing specialized technical and facility support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense infrastructure, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. He engages primarily with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions across civil works and utility systems, often requiring coordination between engineering, environmental, and security standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Burlando consistently structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small contractors in delivering critical infrastructure services. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business engagement across multiple categories, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to inclusive procurement. His primary NAICS focus areas include 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 488190 (Air Transportation Support), and 561790 (Building Services), demonstrating deep technical expertise in utility systems, facility maintenance, and aviation support infrastructure. He specializes in procuring integrated solutions for environmental compliance, electrical modernization, and mission-critical building operations, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent DoD standards for safety, sustainability, and operational continuity.