Colby A. Clifford

Colby A. Clifford serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp, a Department of the Air Force organization responsible for sustaining air base operational readiness through mission-critical acquisitions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on advanced communications systems, facility infrastructure, and maintenance services essential to airfield and base operations. His work directly supports the modernization of tactical radio networks, secure facility construction, and resilient utility systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards for reliability and cybersecurity. Clifford’s procurement activities are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain uninterrupted air operations through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., each specializing in construction, infrastructure preservation, and mission-critical systems integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-related construction, telecommunications, and environmental maintenance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor reliability over transient bid pricing. Clifford’s procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating 25% of opportunities under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. While he does not prioritize specialized socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering competitive small business engagement within defense infrastructure markets. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), reflecting significant investment in fuel infrastructure and storage systems critical to air operations, alongside NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) for secure communications software and NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) for base environmental compliance and habitat management. This blend of technical domains underscores his expertise in integrating civil engineering, IT systems, and environmental stewardship into cohesive base sustainment solutions.