Darryl James Handberg

Darryl James Handberg serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize infrastructure essential to Air Force operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for facilities, communications systems, and cyber-enabled infrastructure, with a focus on HVAC, electrical systems, and secure computing environments. Handberg ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic priorities for resilience, modernization, and mission continuity across Air Force installations. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., who provide specialized technical services ranging from facility maintenance and systems integration to construction and IT support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and technical expertise in mission-critical environments. Handberg demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 74% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged entities, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 811219 (Other Miscellaneous Personal Services), and 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure, maintenance services, and specialized construction components. He regularly procures mission-supporting goods and services including HVAC retrofits, secure IT hardware, institutional furniture, and facility modernization packages, ensuring technical compliance and operational sustainability across Air Force installations.