Chase Manning

Chase Manning supports the procurement mission of the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing complex acquisitions essential to sustaining military infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of construction services, specialized facility equipment, and mission-critical medical and electrotherapeutic systems, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with Air Force facility modernization priorities. His portfolio spans integrated facility services, environmental remediation, and technical equipment procurement, requiring deep familiarity with construction lifecycle management and medical device procurement standards. Manning maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a strategic emphasis on niche contractors capable of delivering specialized building equipment, advanced finishing systems, and technical solutions tailored to military installation requirements. His procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in rapid deployment, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical performance under austere conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Manning consistently directs over 72% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His pattern of awarding contracts to small, technically proficient firms underscores a strategic effort to foster innovation and resilience within the defense supply base, aligning with Department of the Air Force initiatives to expand small business engagement in critical infrastructure support. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238290 for other building equipment contractors, 339112 for surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, and 423450 for medical equipment wholesale distribution. This technical specialization reveals deep expertise in procuring electrotherapeutic devices, facility-integrated medical systems, and specialized chemical preparations used in military medical and environmental operations, positioning him as a subject matter expert in dual-use technical acquisitions for Air Force installations.