Daniel Mangan

Daniel Mangan serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications, navigation, and base defense systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and contract administration—focusing on advanced radio and wireless equipment, aeronautical instrumentation, and integrated security infrastructure essential to operational readiness. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance resilient, secure, and interoperable air operations across global theaters. Mangan maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., each of which brings specialized expertise in defense-grade electronics, systems integration, and mission-support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, innovation, and adherence to DoD acquisition standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mangan prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 77% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while cultivating a diverse supplier base capable of meeting complex military requirements. His procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 314999 (miscellaneous textile product mills), 334511 (aeronautical system manufacturing), 336211 (motor vehicle body manufacturing), 332913 (plumbing fixture fitting), and 336612 (boat building), indicating a broad but purpose-driven scope that includes both traditional defense hardware and unexpected but mission-enabling components. This eclectic focus underscores his ability to adapt procurement strategies to unconventional yet critical supply needs across multi-domain operational environments.