Clifton M Collins

Clifton M. Collins serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting the maintenance, modernization, and operational resilience of Air Force infrastructure—including HVAC, electrical systems, airfield operations, and utility networks. His work ensures installations remain mission-ready across both garrison and expeditionary environments, leveraging full and open competition alongside targeted set-asides to meet statutory and strategic objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Collins routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors, specialty maintenance firms, and security systems providers, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure quality, timeliness, and mission alignment. Collins demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 66.7% of his acquisitions conducted as full and open competition, while 20% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively supports HUBZone and 8(a) program participation, reflecting a balanced strategy to promote small business growth while maintaining operational flexibility. His contracting patterns align with Air Force goals to enhance vendor diversity and strengthen local economic partnerships. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 324121 (asphalt paving mixture manufacturing), and 561621 (security systems services), indicating deep expertise in infrastructure maintenance, site rehabilitation, and installation security. He regularly procures services related to airfield surface preservation, solid waste collection, and utility system upkeep, demonstrating technical fluency in civil engineering and facility operations domains critical to Air Force readiness.