Darla P. Daily

Darla P. Daily serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for facility support services, specialized equipment, and integrated technical systems essential to daily Air Force operations. She routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning purchases with strategic modernization goals for Air Force installations. Darla maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, both of which provide durable facility furnishings and comprehensive maintenance support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, fostering collaborative engagements that prioritize quality, timeliness, and mission alignment. She actively engages with vendors to ensure contract performance meets stringent Air Force operational standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Darla consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over two-thirds of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to empowering underserved veteran-owned enterprises. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), indicating deep expertise in facility maintenance, specialized construction, and integrated building services. She frequently acquires laminated plastic components and building maintenance systems, demonstrating technical fluency in materials science and infrastructure sustainment domains critical to Air Force base operations.