Christopher W. Shaheen

Christopher W. Shaheen, as a 2nd Lieutenant serving within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, supports critical infrastructure and operational readiness by managing procurement activities for facility maintenance, communications, and logistics support services. His role involves executing acquisition strategies aligned with Air Force installation sustainment goals, ensuring timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities through competitive contracting processes. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for construction, repair, and technical support services essential to air base functionality. Shaheen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., GoCrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc., each specializing in facility modernization, communications infrastructure, and specialized manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade facility upgrades and secure communications systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations that align with Air Force operational timelines and technical standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shaheen prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 70% of his acquisitions to small businesses, with an additional 10% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms, reinforcing Department of the Air Force mandates for inclusive procurement and workforce development. His primary NAICS focus areas include 532111 (passenger car rental), 336390 (other motor vehicle parts manufacturing), 332321 (metal window and door manufacturing), 238350 (finish carpentry contractors), and 488190 (other support activities for air transportation). This reflects a broad but targeted procurement portfolio centered on facility infrastructure, vehicle support systems, and airfield logistics, requiring technical proficiency in construction standards, aviation support protocols, and industrial manufacturing compliance.