Darrell A. Thornburgh

Darrell A. Thornburgh serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure supporting Air Force operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for facility construction, maintenance, and systems integration, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction, HVAC, electrical installations, and related technical services. Thornburgh ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with mission-critical facility requirements across Air Force installations. While specific contractor names are not available, Thornburgh maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships spanning general contractors, specialty trades, and technical service providers. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure quality delivery of facility-related services. He routinely collaborates with firms capable of meeting stringent military construction standards and integrates sustainability and resilience criteria into acquisition planning. Thornburgh demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 57% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to foster inclusive economic growth through federal procurement. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS codes 337211 (wood office furniture manufacturing) and 511210 (software publishers), alongside significant activity in 518210 (data hosting and computing infrastructure) and 541512 (computer systems design services). He also regularly procures specialized equipment under 334511 for aeronautical systems integration. This blend of facility-related and IT-enabled procurement underscores his technical expertise in supporting both physical infrastructure and digital command-and-control environments essential to mission success.