Damon Ware

Damon Ware serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions that support Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for infrastructure maintenance, utility systems, and environmental services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements. He specializes in procurement actions for non-defense industrial base services critical to garrison and expeditionary environments, with a focus on delivering resilient, mission-critical infrastructure support through timely and compliant contracting actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Damon consistently engages a diverse pool of vendors including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned firms, and women-owned enterprises, fostering competitive, transparent acquisition processes. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes and strict adherence to FAR standards, cultivating partnerships with contractors capable of delivering high-quality, scalable facility services across varied operational theaters. Damon demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 88% of his acquisitions structured as set-asides for small businesses. His portfolio prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (44.4%), Women-Owned Small Businesses (33.3%), and 8(a) competed contracts (11.1%), reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunity and enhance workforce diversity within the defense industrial base. He actively leverages FAR Part 19 authorities to ensure equitable access and promote economic resilience among underserved business communities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), which together account for half of his activity, alongside specialized services in moving operations, facility maintenance, and support activities for critical infrastructure systems. He possesses deep technical familiarity with facility sustainment requirements, including HVAC, electrical, and utility network maintenance, ensuring that acquisitions align with Air Force standards for operational continuity and environmental compliance.