Darrell D. Ross

Darrell D. Ross serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 unit, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of facility systems, security technologies, and operational support services aligned with Air Force readiness objectives. Ross specializes in complex acquisitions involving analytical instrumentation, commercial equipment leasing, security systems integration, and logistics support, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while advancing installation resilience and technological modernization. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized technical services, infrastructure upgrades, and security solutions tailored to defense environments. Ross cultivates collaborative, performance-driven relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering mission-aligned outcomes under stringent security and compliance standards. Ross demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 57% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and other certified small entities. This approach supports broader Department of Defense goals to diversify the supplier base and enhance innovation through small business engagement. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), 561621 (security systems services), 532490 (commercial equipment leasing), 484210 (household goods moving), and 711130 (musical groups and artists), indicating a diverse portfolio that spans technical instrumentation, physical security, equipment access, logistics support, and facility operations. This unique blend underscores his ability to manage non-traditional defense acquisitions while maintaining alignment with core mission requirements.