David Downing

David Downing serves as the A&E NCOIC at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of architectural and engineering services critical to infrastructure modernization and operational readiness. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement for facility upgrades, fire safety system integration, and mission-critical communication infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and National Fire Protection Association codes. His acquisitions directly support the sustainment and resilience of Air Force installations, prioritizing technical precision, regulatory adherence, and mission alignment in all contracting actions. Downing maintains established relationships with a select group of prime contractors 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 preference for firms with proven expertise in facility engineering, electrical systems, and construction management for federal installations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of complex technical services. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Downing consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 10% are competed under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with federal small business goals, fostering equitable access while maintaining high standards for technical performance. His primary NAICS focus includes 813110 (Religious Organizations), which reflects unique facility support requirements for chapel infrastructure, alongside 237130 for power and communication line construction, and 238320 for specialized painting and wall covering. He also procures services tied to 325510 (paint and coating manufacturing) and 333111 (farm machinery), indicating a broad yet mission-driven scope that extends beyond traditional A&E boundaries to include specialized industrial and environmental systems critical to installation sustainability.