Chris D Wentworth

Chris D. Wentworth serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical infrastructure and defense-enabling systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. His portfolio centers on the procurement of secure communications equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies, with a strong emphasis on construction and facility-related services essential to operational readiness. He manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific acquisition policies while aligning procurements with strategic air force modernization objectives. Wentworth maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., all of which have demonstrated reliability in delivering complex construction and technical services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in defense-constrained environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance, compliance, and technical proficiency in mission-critical infrastructure delivery. While the majority of his acquisitions (78.5%) are conducted without set-asides, Wentworth actively supports small business participation, with notable allocations to Total Small Business Set-Asides (12.3%) and HUBZone firms (7.7%), alongside targeted awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (1.5%). His socioeconomic contracting approach balances operational urgency with statutory obligations to promote equitable access and workforce development within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), followed by industrial construction (236210), and specialized trades including electrical (238210), plumbing and HVAC (238220), and water/sewer infrastructure (237110). This technical domain expertise enables him to effectively manage integrated facility upgrades that support secure, resilient air operations across expeditionary and garrison environments.