David L. Mendelsohn

David L. Mendelsohn serves as Construction Flight Chief and Contracting Officer for FA4690 28 Cons Pkc under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads the procurement of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to operational readiness. His role encompasses the full lifecycle management of construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific regulations while aligning acquisitions with mission-critical sustainment goals. He routinely oversees complex procurements in heavy civil construction, architectural design, and specialized facility systems, coordinating with engineers and project managers to deliver reliable, safe, and mission-essential installations across Air Force bases. Mendelsohn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and Astronics Test Systems Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in industrial surface preparation, environmental control systems, and precision test equipment integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate robust quality control, safety protocols, and past performance in high-stakes military environments. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 40% of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. This pattern indicates a deliberate strategy to cultivate capable small business contractors in construction and technical services without compromising mission requirements. He actively promotes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, particularly for small businesses with relevant construction or engineering capabilities. Mendelsohn’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Architectural Services (541310), and Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320), with additional emphasis on power distribution systems (335311) and highway infrastructure (237310). His expertise lies in procuring integrated facility solutions that support environmental control, security, and communications infrastructure, ensuring Air Force installations remain operationally resilient and mission-ready.