David Baer

David Baer serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5682 organization, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to sustain and modernize expeditionary air base infrastructure and operational communications systems. He plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that enhance base resilience, facility readiness, and tactical connectivity across global operating environments. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction and specialized maintenance services, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction and painting/wall covering systems. Baer ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting decisions with the Air Force’s strategic imperatives for infrastructure modernization and force projection. Baer maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, and LivingWorks Education USA Inc., partnering with firms that deliver specialized construction, facility maintenance, and personnel readiness training services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliable performance, technical compliance, and timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in military infrastructure environments and a track record of operational adaptability. Baer’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, his awards are awarded based on technical merit, past performance, and mission suitability, consistent with the agency’s emphasis on operational readiness over socioeconomic targeting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in facility sustainment, structural upgrades, and interior systems installation for expeditionary bases. Baer specializes in acquiring construction services that support rapid deployment, durability under austere conditions, and compliance with military construction standards, ensuring air base infrastructure remains mission-ready across dynamic operational theaters.