Damarius D. Pettway

Damarius D. Pettway serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4613 90 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure sustainment for nuclear deterrence assets. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for the maintenance, modernization, and security of remote missile field installations, launch facilities, and associated utility systems. Pettway specializes in complex, high-stakes acquisitions that ensure operational readiness and resilience of strategic defense infrastructure, often involving technical engineering services and specialized construction under strict security protocols. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Olgoonik Specialty Contractors, LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and SafeWare Inc., all of which have demonstrated proven capability in delivering secure, mission-critical infrastructure solutions. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment with Air Force standards, and a shared focus on reliability in austere environments. Pettway prioritizes vendors with experience in classified site operations and defense-grade compliance, fostering trust through transparent contract execution and performance accountability. Pettway’s procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business participation mandates, as all of his acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes equitable access for small businesses with proven expertise in defense infrastructure, ensuring that socioeconomic goals are met without compromising mission requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and consistent commitment to empowering qualified small firms capable of meeting the unique demands of remote, high-security defense sites. His technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 238210—Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors—reflecting deep specialization in mission-critical electrical systems, power distribution, and hardened wiring infrastructure for launch and command facilities. Pettway’s expertise lies in procuring specialized electrical installations that meet stringent military specifications, including EMP protection, redundant power pathways, and secure communication conduits essential to nuclear deterrence operations.