Darrell Hafer

Darrell Hafer serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5613 organization, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical aviation infrastructure and operational systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility operations, security services, and technical support equipment essential to airpower readiness. His role involves end-to-end contract execution—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Hafer’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, high-availability systems across its global footprint. His primary contractor relationships center on OPTIMUM CLEAN GMBH, a key vendor providing specialized facility and equipment maintenance services critical to operational continuity. Hafer’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable vendors with proven track records in aerospace-support environments, often engaging firms capable of delivering complex, multi-year service contracts under performance-based acquisition frameworks. His working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, strict performance metrics, and a focus on mission-critical reliability over cost-driven sourcing. Hafer’s procurement strategy demonstrates minimal use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 96.5% of awards issued under open competition. Only 3.5% of contracts are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a priority on technical capability and operational necessity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not a primary driver, he adheres to all statutory requirements and occasionally leverages small business vendors when their capabilities align precisely with mission needs. His primary NAICS focus includes 611710 (educational support services) for technical training and certification programs, 561612 (security guards and patrol services) for base protection, and 335313 (switchgear and switchboard apparatus manufacturing) for electrical infrastructure modernization. He routinely procures specialized equipment, facility maintenance services, and security systems, demonstrating deep expertise in aviation support logistics and critical infrastructure sustainment.