Damarius D. Pettway

Damarius D. Pettway serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4613 90 Cons Pk, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of mission-critical infrastructure sustainment contracts. His work directly supports the operational readiness of remote missile field and launch facilities, ensuring the integrity of nuclear deterrence capabilities through timely procurement of technical services and specialized maintenance solutions. Pettway handles complex, performance-based acquisitions under FAR Part 16, with a focus on firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for engineering, environmental compliance, and facility modernization efforts requiring stringent security and regulatory adherence. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Olgoonik Specialty Contractors, LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and SafeWare Inc., each recognized for their expertise in defense infrastructure support, hazardous materials handling, and secure facility operations. Pettway fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, compliance with DoD security standards, and proven performance in remote, high-sensitivity environments. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and mission alignment over transactional vendor interactions. Pettway exhibits a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his procurements toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation without preference for specific socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access for qualified small entities capable of meeting the technical and security demands of Air Force mission support. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, agile small business industrial base capable of sustaining critical defense infrastructure. His procurement focus is concentrated in three specialized NAICS categories: 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), and 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). These reflect the unique environmental and utility sustainment needs of isolated launch sites, including radiation monitoring systems, waste containment, and remote sanitation infrastructure. Pettway’s domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense logistics, environmental compliance, and critical infrastructure resilience.