Dalton T. Lanning

Dalton T. Lanning serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical air base infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, communications, and facility services contracts essential to operational readiness, with a focus on water and sewer systems, heavy civil engineering, and mission-critical communications equipment. His acquisitions directly enable the resilience of airfield utilities, environmental systems, and secure data infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities to upgrade aging facilities and maintain mission continuity. Lanning maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering integrated facility and communications services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in civil infrastructure and defense-grade communications systems, while also fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal construction and IT standards. He engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and adherence to DoD-specific technical specifications. His procurement approach includes a balanced emphasis on socioeconomic opportunities, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, Lanning actively prioritizes small business participation, particularly among firms capable of delivering specialized engineering and facility services. His pattern reflects a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Lanning’s primary NAICS focus areas include Water and Sewer Line Construction (237110), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), and Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), underscoring his technical expertise in utility modernization and secure data infrastructure. He also procures specialized services such as drycleaning and laundry support (812320) and industrial electronic component manufacturing (335129), demonstrating a broad yet mission-aligned scope that supports both operational and quality-of-life needs across Air Force installations.