Curtis Merritt

Curtis Merritt serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4887 56th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning commercial and institutional construction, facility maintenance, and specialized logistics services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and Air Force installation requirements. His work directly supports the reliability of airfield systems, hangar operations, and industrial maintenance capabilities essential to mission continuity. Merritt maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Arkose Group LLC, Silver National Corp., Blazing Aviation LLC, and Mach 2 Productions Inc., who provide specialized construction, aviation support, and facility services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering accountability and operational synergy. He frequently engages contractors with proven expertise in aviation maintenance environments and mission-critical facility upgrades, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards and readiness goals. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for one-third of awards and total small business set-asides representing over 22 percent. While nearly half of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes small business participation, particularly through HUBZone and FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. Merritt’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by linen supply (812331), industrial maintenance (811219), and packing and crating (488991). He specializes in acquiring services that support facility sustainment, base operations, and logistics support for airfield and hangar environments, requiring deep technical understanding of DoD facility standards and industrial maintenance protocols. His expertise ensures seamless integration of contracted services with Air Force operational requirements.