Chiyonori Shimizu

Chiyonori Shimizu serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5209 374th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure, logistics, and facility support services essential to operational readiness at U.S. military installations in Japan. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions for mission-critical services including transportation, maintenance, and facility management, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Air Force directives. His portfolio focuses on time-sensitive, geographically dispersed procurements that sustain daily operations across remote and high-demand locations, requiring precision in solicitation, evaluation, and contract administration to meet stringent readiness benchmarks. Shimizu maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD., reflecting a blend of U.S.-based and Japan-localized vendor partnerships. These relationships are characterized by long-term performance reliability, technical proficiency in military-grade logistics and communications infrastructure, and adherence to international contracting protocols. He prioritizes vendors with proven track records in delivering seamless, compliant, and responsive services under austere conditions. Shimizu’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His procurement strategy emphasizes operational continuity and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s priority for rapid, reliable service delivery in a forward-deployed theater environment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 484220 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Local) and NAICS 488210 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation), indicating deep expertise in tactical mobility, equipment transport, and rail-based logistics support. He routinely acquires specialized freight services, maintenance support, and transportation coordination systems essential to sustaining airfield and base operations across the Indo-Pacific region.