Daniel E. Abert

Daniel E. Abert serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain base operations and enhance personnel readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of service contracts centered on facility maintenance, infrastructure support, and communications enablement, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. His work directly supports operational tempo by securing essential services that maintain garrisoned and deployed environments, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and timely contract performance. Abert maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in base sustainment, IT infrastructure, and specialized facility services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that deliver mission-critical capabilities under tight operational timelines. He routinely engages with firms capable of supporting complex, multi-site requirements across both fixed and expeditionary locations. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Abert prioritizes small business participation, with over half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to channel opportunities toward economically disadvantaged communities. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to small business growth while maintaining mission fidelity and regulatory rigor. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), and 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), underscoring his specialization in environmental, facility, and base sustainment services. Abert’s expertise ensures that critical infrastructure remains operational, safe, and mission-ready through targeted, compliant, and strategically aligned acquisitions.