Clyde D. Shreve

Clyde D. Shreve 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 communications, navigation, and base defense systems essential to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses secure radio and wireless infrastructure, aeronautical systems, and integrated defense technologies that enable operational resilience across expeditionary and garrison environments. Shreve 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. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense communications, technical maintenance, and logistics support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions (65.4%) are conducted without set-asides, Shreve demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 34.6% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities across multiple socioeconomic categories, ensuring competitive opportunities for firms capable of delivering specialized defense-related services without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, reflecting a heavy emphasis on sustaining complex defense hardware. Additional activity in NAICS 611620, 624190, and 611699 suggests ancillary support for training and facility services critical to base operations. Shreve’s expertise centers on technical domains requiring stringent security, interoperability, and lifecycle management—ensuring that all acquisitions directly enhance the Air Force’s operational effectiveness.