Capt Conner Van Fossen

2Lt Conner Van Fossen serves as a contracting officer within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment of mission-critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the acquisition of industrial maintenance services, security systems, and specialized equipment essential to aviation and ground support operations. His role ensures the reliability of defensive infrastructure through compliant, timely procurement actions aligned with Air Force strategic priorities in physical security and facility resilience. Van Fossen typically handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under FAR Part 16, with a focus on performance-based requirements and integrated logistics support. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC, who provide specialized services in facility maintenance, acoustic mitigation, telecommunications, and technical support. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade environmental controls, security system integration, and rapid-response infrastructure repair. Van Fossen fosters collaborative, performance-driven contracting relationships that emphasize accountability, compliance, and mission alignment. Van Fossen demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an equal portion awarded without set-asides. He actively utilizes 8(a) competed and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access for qualified small and veteran-owned firms while maintaining competition and mission effectiveness. His procurement portfolio centers on NAICS codes 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement in facility maintenance, structural upgrades, and defense-related instrumentation. He also procures specialized services under 621399 and 621210, suggesting a unique integration of health and safety support functions within operational base environments, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to mission assurance.