Christopher M. Long

Christopher M. Long serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility maintenance, medical support services, communications infrastructure, and specialized technical equipment procurement. His work ensures that Air Force bases operate within safe, modern, and technologically capable environments, aligning with strategic priorities to modernize medical and operational systems. Long handles complex procurements under FAR and DFARS frameworks, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements and ensure compliance with federal acquisition standards. Long maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering specialized maintenance, medical logistics, and IT-enabled facility services. His contracting patterns indicate a focus on performance-based service contracts and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and technical proficiency. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (75%), Long actively supports small business participation, with nearly 25% of awards directed toward small business categories, including Total Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. His approach reflects a balanced commitment to competition and socioeconomic goals, consistently leveraging FAR 19.5 to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission needs. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, miscellaneous ambulatory health care services, computer storage device manufacturing, and other computer-related services. This underscores his technical expertise in procuring medical equipment, diagnostic systems, data infrastructure, and facility support technologies critical to Air Force operational sustainment.