David A. Maida

A1C David A. Maida serves as a contracting specialist within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Responsible for executing mission-critical procurements, he manages acquisitions of specialized equipment, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure essential to aircraft readiness and base operational continuity. His portfolio includes procurement of avionics components, auxiliary systems, and mission-enabling logistics support, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives through compliant, efficient contracting practices under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Maida maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing—engaging both established industrial suppliers and niche service providers to meet technical and operational demands across maintenance, construction, and specialized equipment domains. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, performance-based outcomes, and vendor responsiveness to dynamic mission requirements. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly equal distribution between no set-aside and Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) awards. He also actively utilizes 8(a) competed contracts and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand socioeconomic opportunities while maintaining competitive rigor. This pattern underscores a structured, compliant approach to fostering a diverse supplier base aligned with Air Force small business goals. Maida’s primary NAICS focus areas include 314999 (miscellaneous textile product manufacturing), 236220 (commercial building construction), 423910 (sporting and recreational goods wholesale), 325413 (in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing), and 811219 (other personal service activities). These reflect a diverse acquisition portfolio spanning specialized textiles for aircraft interiors, facility maintenance, safety and recreational equipment, diagnostic supplies for medical readiness, and unique support services—demonstrating broad technical acumen across both traditional and non-traditional defense procurement domains.